Vocab 1
Define "alliance".
an agreement between 2 or more nations to defend one another
What does it mean to be "neutral"?
pledging not to take a side in the war
What is a "Mutual Defense Agreement"?
if 1 country is attacked, their allied countries were to defend them (like an alliance)
What happened 1st in the Domino Effect?
Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia (because of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand!)
What were the 2 "powers" called that fought in the war?
Allied Powers and Central Powers
Define, "entente"
less formal than an alliance, agreement to help each other
What countries were in the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain, Russia
What years were a lot of alliances formed?
1879-1914
What happened LAST in the Domino Effect?
Italy and US entered the war
The Allied Powers were initially known as the ______________ Powers
Entente Powers
What does, "having pride, love, and devotion for one's country"
Nationalism
Define a "blockade".
preventing people or items to enter or leave a location
What were the 2 main sides fighting in the war by 1914?
The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
What is "imperialism?"
when 1 country increases their wealth and power by adding territories or colonies to control
The Central Powers were initially an alliance between ______________ and ____________-__________
Germany and Austria-Hungary
When was Armistice Day?
November 11th, 1918
What is a "tsar"?
An emperor or ruler of Russia
Who was Russia's first ally?
Serbia
What is "militarism?"
the belief that government of a country should have a strong military and be prepared to use it if needed
This country had the largest army
Germany
Which battle was the deadliest and longest in the war?
Battle of Verdun
Define, "armistice".
An agreement to stop fighting
Who was Japan's first ally?
Great Brittain
Who was assassinated that was one of the reasons the war began?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This country was blamed for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Serbia