Causes
What does M.A.I.N. stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What event sparked the start of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914.
What is trench warfare?
A form of combat where armies fight from deep ditches or trenches.
What role did women play in the war effort?
Women worked in factories, served as nurses, and filled roles left vacant by men.
What was the Armistice of 1918?
A formal agreement to end fighting on the Western Front.
What was the significance of militarism?
Countries built up their military to prepare for war, increasing tensions.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
He was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination triggered WWI.
Name a new technology used in WWI.
Machine guns, tanks, or poison gas.
How did propaganda influence public opinion?
It mobilized support for the war and demonized the enemy.
Describe the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI.
Russia withdrew from the war after the Bolshevik coup, impacting the Eastern Front.
Name three countries in the Triple Entente.
France, Russia, or Great Britain
What was the purpose of the ultimatum issued by Austria-Hungary?
To pressure Serbia and undermine its sovereignty after the assassination.
What were "stormtroopers"?
Elite German infantry units trained for infiltration tactics.
Describe the impact of the war on civilians.
Economic hardships, food shortages, and increased government control.
What led to the collapse of the Central Powers?
Internal unrest, economic collapse, and military defeats.
What role did nationalism play in WWI?
Nationalism fueled desires for independence and dominance among nations.
Describe the significance of the Battle of the Marne.
It halted the German advance into France and marked the beginning of trench warfare.
Describe the purpose of artillery barrages.
To weaken enemy defenses before launching an infantry assault.
What economic hardships did people face during the war?
Disrupted trade, inflation, and food shortages.
How did the war change the geopolitical landscape?
It redrew national boundaries and dismantled empires.
Explain how alliances contributed to the outbreak of war.
Alliances created obligations that drew nations into conflict following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
It imposed harsh penalties on Germany, redrew borders, and established the League of Nations.
How did tanks change warfare during WWI?
Tanks broke through trench lines and provided support for infantry advances.
How did the war affect food production?
Agricultural production decreased due to labor shortages and requisitioning for war.
Explain the long-term effects of the Treaty of Versailles.
It fueled resentment in Germany and set the stage for future conflicts, including WWII.