the causes of world ww1
what is nationalism
extreme patriotic feelings that ones country is superior.
Countries across Europe created the alliances because why
To protect themselves from attacks from outside countries.
How long did the statement last after the defeat of Germany
four years
what weapons made ww1 deadly
Chlorine and mustard gases
what did it feature
Mass armies, sweeping movements, and innovations in tactics.
what is imperialism
when a country extends their power, influence, and wealth by bringing additional areas under their control
Before the war who did Serbia have an alliance with
Russia
What is no mans land
the territory between the trenches the trenches that neither army wants to take due to how deadly it is
What did the gas attack
the eyes and respiratory system
How long did it last
4 years
what is militarism
an arms race ravaged Europe in the early 20th century as countries sought superiority over their neighbors.
When the Arch duke was assassinated who did Austria-Hungary declare war on
Serbia
what were the trenches often filled with and why
barbewaire and landmines for protection
why did armored tanks not used that much
they broke down often
When did Russia launch an offense against Germany
August 1914
the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne was killed when ad by who
June 1914 and by a Serbian nationalist
Why did Germany declare war on Russia
Because Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary
how was a trench made
soldiers dug holes in the ground
which countries used submarines
Britain, France, Russia, and the US
What was the schilieffen plan based on
that it would takes weeks or even months to mobilize forces.
What terrorist group killed him
The Black hand
Who did Britain have an alliance with
France and Belgium
why did the war go into a stalemate
After Germany got defeated at Marne they fell into a stalemate
who developed U-boats
Germany
When did Russia launch a counter attack
1916 but it failed because of poor morale