Causes of WWI
Which is not one of the causes of WWI? Nationalism, Militarism, Deficiency, Alliances, Nationalism.
Deficiency
_____________ countries were especially imperialistic in the early 20th century.
European
When did the Russian Revolution start?
1917
What was Britain's greatest strength as a military?
Navy
What is the term used to describe information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view?
Propaganda
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Militarism
Countries felt they needed to build/strengthen these during the years leading up to the war.
Militaries/Armies
What Russian head of state was unable to stop the Revolution?
Nicholas II
What is the type of warfare where soldiers fight under the ground, in long holes they've dug out?
Trench Warfare
What treaty ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Identification with one's own country and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other countries.
Nationalism
What metaphor was used to describe rising tensions among European nations in the early 19th century?
Powder Keg Metaphor
What leader came to power as a result of the Russian revolution?
Lenin
What is the term used to describe a war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued, especially one in which the laws of war are disregarded
Total War
What organization was formed on January 10th, 1920, with the intent to enforce the Treaty of Versailles and the other peace agreements that concluded World War I.
Leauge of Nations
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
Finish this statement:
"Countries used ____________ to justify their _____________."
Countries used nationalism to justify their imperialism.
What political party, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized control of the government in Russia and became the dominant political power.
Bolsheviks
Why was the First Battle of Marne so important?
Saved Pairs.
Fist significant win for Allies.
Thwarting Germany's plan for a quick victory over France.
This was a plan intended to ensure German victory over a Franco-Russian alliance by holding off Russia with minimal strength and swiftly defeating France by a massive flanking movement through the Low Countries.
Schlieffen Plan
Alliances are unions or associations formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. Who were the members of the Triple-Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What small event started WWI?
The assassination of Ferdinand of Austria
What 3 things did Lenin promise the people?
Peace, Land, and Bread
Finish this statement:
"Countries were making the mistake of trying to fight a _______________ war in an increasingly ___________________ age".
Traditional, Industrialized
This term describes a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I. The principles were outlined in a January 8, 1918, speech on war aims and peace terms to the United States Congress by President Woodrow Wilson.
Wilson's Fourteen Points