Unification
What year was the Kingdom of Italy officially proclaimed?
1861
Germany
Central Powers (Triple Alliance)
What new style of warfare was devloped in WW1?
Trench Warfare
What does the term "sovereignty" refer to in the context of nations?
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state
Which treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Who was the key figure behind the unification of Germany, known as the "Iron Chancellor"?
Otto Von Bismarck
France
Allied Powers (Triple Entente)
World War 1 is often referred to as a war of________?
Attrition
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on German sovereignty?
It significantly limited Germany’s military capabilities and territorial integrity
What was the main purpose of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
To outline a strategy for peace and prevent future conflicts
What was the primary goal of the Italian nationalist movement in the 19th century?
To unify the various states into one country (Unification)
Serbia
Allied Powers
What technology was introduced during World War I that changed the nature of warfare?
Machine Guns
What concept refers to the right of a people to determine their own political status?
Self-determination
This major world superpower country did not sign the Treaty of Versailles
USA
Which war is often considered a major step in the unification of Germany?
Franco-Prussian War
Russia
Allied Powers (Triple Entente), would eventually become neutral and pull out of the war
What was the spark of World War 1?
The assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand
How did we decide who gets the Arctic?
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1994)
What major international organization was established after World War I to promote peace?
The league of nations
How did the Franco-Prussian war impact German Unification
United the German states against the common enemy of France
Italy
Italy would initially be a part of the triple alliance, would eventually side with the allied forces.
This watercraft was developed by the Germans
U-Boats
How did the unification of Italy and Germany challenge the sovereignty of other European nations?
new national identities that threatened existing empires (rise of nationalism)
What was the impact of World War I on the map of Europe?
Redrawing of borders and new nations were created