Historical Figures
Archduke of Austria-Hungary; his assassination would be the event leading to World War One
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Germany advanced through Belgium and France very easily, thinking they would win the war; ultimately led to four years of trench warfare.
What was The First Battle of Marne?
British and French were the first to use them, but they broke down often.
What are armored tanks?
1/14; No secret treaties or alliances.
What is Open Diplomacy?
Trying to increase a country's power and influence by force (ex. colonization and territories)
What is imperialism?
President of the United States, won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Fourteen Points
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Had extreme casualties on the first day, British and French forces broke through German lines
What was the Battle of the Somme?
Although small, machine guns made them a deadly weapon.
What were planes?
3/14; Removal of economic barriers between nations.
What is Free Trade?
The belief countries should have a strong military presence.
What is militarism?
The man who sent a secret message that proposed a plan for Germany and Mexico if the United States entered the war.
Who was Arthur Zimmermann?
Location of the first and second Battle of Ypres.
Where was The Western Front?
Submarine developed by Germany.
What is Unterseeboot? (U-Boat)
4/14; Militaries were to be scaled down as much as possible.
What is Arms Reduction?
A strong feeling of patriotism towards one's country.
What is nationalism?
Assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Location of Battle of Galicia and First Battle of Masurian Lakes.
Where was The Eastern Front?
Military strategy to fire from deep ditches.
What is trench warfare?
6/14; Being able to assert independence/evacuation of all Central Powers
What is Self-Determination?
If one nation was attacked, an ally would become involved to aid or fight back.
What was the Web of Alliances?
Terrorist organization responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who were The Black Hand?
Location of Battle of Isonzo and Battle of Caporetto.
Where was The Italian Front?
Using weapons created from poisonous gas.
What is chemical warfare?
14/14; An association of nations to discuss resolutions or prevent conflicts.
What was The League of Nations?
German plan to win the war by attacking two fronts.
What was The Schlieffen Plan?