M.A.I.N Causes
The first letter (M) in M.A.I.N
What is Militarism?
This person was assassinated, thereby starting WWI
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Why did trench warfare often result in a stalemate?
Neither side could advance due to strong defenses and deadly weapons
Which country entered WWI in 1917?
What is the United States?
Which country had to take the majority of the blame for WWI?
What is Germany?
This person led the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
This event in 1929 caused a major economic collapse in the United States
What was the stock market crash?
How did imperialism increase tensions between European countries before World War I?
Countries competed for colonies and resources
This country supported Serbia after Austria-Hungary declared war on them.
What is Russia?
"No-man's land" was dangerous for soldiers during trench warfare for this reason.
What is enemy fire? Or soldiers were exposed to enemy fire when crossing it.
This message was sent to the government of Mexico from the Foreign Minister of Germany.
A punishment given to Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles
What is land loss/military limits/or reparations?
Peace, Land, Bread
What was Vladimir's slogan used during the Russian Revolution?
This country experienced extreme inflation in the 1920's
What is Germany?
Extreme pride in one's country
What is Nationalism?
A conflict between two countries quickly involved many others due to mutual defense agreements
How did alliances turn World War I into a global conflict?
Modern weapons, combined with trench warfare caused massive loss of life without significan territorial gains
What made World War I different from earlier wars?
This date marked the armistice that ended World War I, known as the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
When did World War I end?
This treaty's harsh terms on Germany contributed to future conflict in Europe
What was the Treaty of Versailles
Russia withdrew from World War I and became a communist country after this event.
What was the result of the Russian Revolution
This economic problem caused money in Germany to become nearly worthless
What was hyperfinflation?
Countries built up their armies and were prepared to use them quickly.
What is militarism?
Austria-Hungary declared war on this country - starting WWI
What is Serbia?
What was one effect of new technology on soldiers in World War I?
What are more deaths, and more dangerous conditions
This ship was sunk in 1915, beginning the distrust of Germany in the United States.
What is the Lusitania.
Payments owed to other countries by Germany for damages caused during WWI
What are reparations?
What is abdication/stepping down
Overproduction and speculation were major causes of this economic crisis in the 1930's
What was the Great Depression?
What does the term "powder keg" mean in relation to World War I?
Mulitple causes created high tension in Europe, so one event could quickly trigger a large war.
What are Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
They led to disease, low morale, and harsh living conditions for soldiers
What was the impact of trench conditions like mud, rats, and disease on soldiers.
Germany's use of submarines to sink ships without warning which helped to push the U.S. toward war
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
It placed full responsibility for World War I on Germany
What was the War Guild Clause?
Food shortages, military losses, and poor leadership
Why did the Russian Revolution occur?
This economic crisis weakened democracies and helped extremist leaders gain power
What was the impact of the Great Depression?