1
Neutrality
Remaining out of the issue and not participating
Nationalism
The belief in loving your country and its people
Imperialism
term that represents the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means
Alliance
A formal agreement between countries to work together
Militarism
The belief in building up a strong armed forces/military to prepare for war.
Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire (Modern day Austria, Ukraine, Hungary)
Allied Powers
Groups of nations/countries opposing the Central Powers
Major Members: France, the United Kingdom, and Russia (until 1917) and United States (joined in 1917)
Trench foot
A medical condition from wet, cold trenches that damaged soldiers' feet
Gavrilo Princip
A member of the Black Hand terrorist group in Serbia that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Liberty Bond
the loans the government would give to people to prepare for WWI
M.A.I.N Causes of World War I
Militarism, Alliance, Imperialism, Nationalism
Groups of nations/countries opposing the Allied Powers
Major Members: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Shell Shock
A psychological condition soldiers developed from constant bombardment; it caused severe anxiety, inability to fight, and long-term mental health issues or PTSD.
Trench Warfare
Soldiers fought from long dug‑out trenches; it led to long stalemates and many deaths.
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico against United States and promised Mexico land like: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona territories
Artillery
Large guns and heavy firepower used from a distance
Armistice
An agreement to stop fighting between enemy sides; a truce
Treaty of Versailles
the official end of World War I between the Central and Allied Powers that punished Germany
No Man's Land
The land between opposing trenches was open and dangerous; it made attacks deadly and often unsuccessful.
Lusitiana
The cruise ship that was sunk during the World War I that killed 128 Americans and led to the United States joining WWI
Tanks
Armored vehicles that could cross rough ground and barbed wire
Reparations
Payments or resources required from a defeated country to compensate damage caused during the war
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Submarines can attack any ships without warning
Selective Service Act
the law that allowed the President to draft soldiers in times of war
German U-Boat
German Submarine