Causes of WWI
The assassination of this person sparked WWI
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Country invaded by Germany to quickly attack France
Belgium
Telegram intercepted by Britain proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico
Zimmerman Telegram
Treaty officially ending WWI, harshly punishing Germany
Treaty of Versailles
U-Boat
The practice of building powerful armed forces in preparation for war
Militarism
This Middle Eastern empire joined the Central Powers during WWI
Ottoman Empire
Ship sunk by German submarines, influencing U.S. entry
Lusitania
Payment Germany had to make for war damages
Reparations
Psychological trauma experienced by soldiers due to prolonged warfare
Shellshock
Agreements between countries promising mutual support in case of conflict
Alliances
Region between opposing trenches known for being deadly and difficult to cross.
No Mans Land
This battle saved Paris from being captured, resulting in the first stalemate and trench warfare in WW1
Territory taken from Germany, returned to France after WWI
Alsace-Lorraine
Author who co-wrote The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx
Competition between countries for colonies and global influence
Imperialism
Region in southeastern Europe known as the "powder keg" due to ethnic tensions.
The Balkans
1918 treaty ending Russia’s involvement in WWI
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
U.S. President who sought peace following WWI
Woodrow Wilson
Communist revolution in Russia that led to the fall of the Tsarist regime
Bolshevik Revolution
Extreme pride and loyalty to one's nation, sometimes leading to conflicts.
Nationalism
Neutral European country during WWI bordered by France and Germany.
Switzerland
Failed German offensive meant to quickly defeat France early in the war
Schlieffen Plan
This country was forced to take full responsibility for the war
Germany
Working-class people who communists believed would overthrow capitalism
Proletariat