Treaties
An attempt to disarm the great naval powers in the early 1920s
What is the Washington Naval Conference?
The archduke of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated in Sarajevo
Who is Francis Ferdinand?
The countries that comprised the Triple Alliance.
Who are Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
Clause in the Treaty of Versailles that placed the entire blame for the war on Germany and its allies
What is the War Guilt Clause?
This country's neutrality was violated by Germany on August 4, 1914.
Who is Belgium?
Treaty signed between Germany and the Allies near Paris
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
German general who defeated Russia in several battles
Who is Paul von Hindenburg?
The two countries that formed a Dual Alliance against Russia
Who are Germany and Austria-Hungary?
The elimination of weapons or arms
What is disarmament?
The date the armistice was signed to end World War I
When is November 11, 1918?
Agreement that renounced war "as an instrument of... national policy".
What is the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
Kaiser of Germany who fled following World War I
Who is Wilhem II?
The countries that initially comprised the Central Powers
Who are Germany and Austria-Hungary?
Political unification between Germany and Austria that was banned after World War I
What is Anschluss?
The four underlying causes of World War I
What is extreme nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and rival alliances?
Treaty signed between Germany and Russia
What is the Reinsurance Pact?
The czar of Russia who abdicated his throne
Who is Nicholas II?
The countries that initially comprised the Allied Powers
Who are Russia, Serbia, and France?
List of demands and accompanying threats if those demands are not met.
What is an ultimatum?
Name at least five new weapons developed during World War I
What are machine guns, submarines (U-boats), zeppelins, poisonous gas and gas masks, war airplanes, flame throwers, and tanks?
Treaty that dismantled the Ottoman Empire
What is the Treaty of Sevres?
The "friendly understanding" established between France and Great Britian
What is the Entente Cordiale?
Long, slender German airships similar to modern blimps
What are zeppelins?
SIX reasons why the United States joined World War I on the side of the Allies
What is 1) Germany's submarine campaign, 2) ties with Britian and France, 3) German plot for Mexico to attack the United States, 4) Allied propaganda, 5) financial ties with the Allies, and 6) balance of power in Europe?