Causes
What is Imperialism?
The taking of another country (Usually by force) for their recourses.
Most of the fighting in World War One was done in
Name one country from the Central powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire
Who was assassinated that sparked the start of WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why was it called the Western Front?
It was located on the western side of Europe, primarily encompassing the border between Germany and its Western adversaries like France and Britain
What is Assassination?
The killing of a leader/head of state
World War one was the first time that _________ were used in the air during war
Airplanes
Name one country from the Allies
France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China
What was the name of the Man that assassinated The Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrillo Princip
Explain what it was like to be in the trenches?
Ramos decides
What is Militarism?
Belief that that a country should build a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
The use of poison ____ was used not only to kill the opposing army, but also to break their will to fight.
Poison Gas
They solidified their alliance through a treaty and agreed to fight together against their common enemies, thus becoming "allies" in the war
What was the reason for Princip to assassinate the Archduke?
Revenge for Austria taking land from Serbia
What were the Trenches?
A type of land warfare where opposing armies dug trenches as defense mechanisms.
What is Nationalism?
Extreme support for the advancement of your country’s interests, even if it means harming the interests of other countries
Because of trench warfare and the defensive nature of World War One, the military quickly developed a new type of weapon called ___
Tanks
How did the Central Powers get their name?
Which side won WWI?
The Allies
What's Mr. Ramos favorite color?
Green
Agreements between different European nations where they pledged to support each other militarily if one of them was attacked
What era made possible the invention and development of these new types of weapons?
Industrial Revolution
What was the name of the Movie we watched in class during this unit?
War Horse/AQOTWF
What ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
What did the The treaty of Versailles say Germany had to do/ why did they want to punish Germany.
Weaken Military
Pay for Damages
Give up Land
They wanted to punish Germany so they would not be able to attack any surrounding countries again.