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Natasha Gidluck Social Studies English 54 cards

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  1. 1MilitarismBelief that a military is a necessity for the protection of one's country. Created one-upmanship between countries such as Germany and Great Britain
  2. 2AlliancesA good relationship between countries that ensures protecting each other during a crisis. Two main alliances were the Triple Entente (France, Russia, Britain), and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy)
  3. 3ImperialismThe desire to have an empire complete with extensive territory and riches. Created competition and scramble for weaker nations, such as the Balkans and Morocco
  4. 4NationalismCreated national honour and made WWI citizens believe that their country was the one worth fighting for: eagerness for war
  5. 5FranceRevenge on Germany for Franco-Prussian War and Morocco dispute, alliance with Russia because of a common enemy and wish to not be isolated
  6. 6Great BritainWanted splendid isolation and nothing to do with the possibility of a war: peacekeeping and minimal alliance, only to protect Belgium
  7. 7RussiaHad great interests in the Balkans and Serbia because of the shared culture and warm-water ports connected to their coast. Rivalry with Germany after failed alliance and Austria-Hungary because of the Balkans
  8. 8Austria-HungaryWant control over Bosnia-Herzegovina and rival the Russians with the Balkans. Alliance with Germany
  9. 9GermanyImperialism and Militarism against Great Britain with their navy. Trying to isolate France in an attempt to shut down thoughts of reconquering land
  10. 10Assassination in SarajevoThe archduke of Austria-Hungary and his wife were assassinated by a member of the Black Hand (Gavrilo Princip, age 19) when they visited Bosnia to show Austria-Hungary dominance
  11. 11Blank ChequeGiven to Austria-Hungary from Germany assuring them of alliance and backing them up for war
  12. 12UltimatumA set of orders given by countries demanding something within a limited amount of time. Austria-Hungary gave one to Serbia and failure to meet on demand caused war and more ultimatums by different countries
  13. 13MobilizationAssembling troops and preparing for war. Russia did this after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
  14. 14Schlieffen PlanGerman plan created 9 years in advance that strategized taking Belgium in an attack for France so that two fronts would not be fought at once, against France and Russia
  15. 15Britain's Declaration of WarOccurred after Germany attacked Belgium and Britain had to honour their word to France.
  16. 16Two Power StandardWhere countries were constantly trying to one-up each other to have a stronger navy: when the navy is = to 2 European navies combined, preferably the 2 other strongest
  17. 17Black HandA terrorist group in Serbia that was responsible for the murder of the archduke Franz Ferdinand
  18. 18LusitaniaThe British Ship containing 100 Americans-torpeodoed by the Germans in a u-boat using their unrestricted submarine warfare
  19. 19Fourteen PointsPoints by Woodrow Wilson concerning the peace treaty:
  20. 20Just PeacePeace that is fair to all nations involved and does not blame one country above others: all parties are responsible
  21. 21November CriminalsThe representatives of Germany who signed the Treaty of Versailles
  22. 22Triple AllianceGermany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
  23. 23Triple EntenteFrance, Russia, and Britain
  24. 24The AlliesFrance, Russia, Britain, Canada, United States, Japan, etc.
  25. 25The Central PowersGermany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, etc.
  26. 26ArmisticeAn agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting for a period of time
  27. 27Zimmerman TelegramSent from Germany to Mexico encouraging them to attack the U.S. Brought Americans into the War
  28. 28ReparationsPaying money or making amends for wrongs committed: for Germany this meant losing territory, paying sums, decreasing army, etc.
  29. 29Paris Peace ConferenceTo end the fighting and decide what the consequences would be and how to prevent any more conflict. All countries had representatives except Germany. Japan representatives ignored
  30. 30League of NationsAn idea thought up by Woodrow Wilson to make sure countries could talk out their problems before taking arms. Excluded U.S and Germany
  31. 31Splendid IsolationThe British wanted nothing to do with other European affairs
  32. 32ConscriptionA law passed in Canada that forced more soldiers to enlist for the war
  33. 33U-BoatSubmarines made by Germans that were used for unrestricted submarine warfare
  34. 34PacifistSomeone who believes in no fighting or defence and only in world peace
  35. 35Treaty of VersaillesMade to stop the fighting and start repairing damage caused by war. Blamed Germany for the war
  36. 36Wartime Franchise Actlook up
  37. 37"A place in the sun"Wanted by Germans- meaning they wanted a great colonial empire
  38. 38War Guilt Clause (Article 231)Blamed Germany for staring the war and asked it to give the most reparations: was unfair and did not show just peace
  39. 39War of AttritionMeaning that it was a standstill between who had the upper hand concerning sides. Resulted from the trenches that covered the countries
  40. 40Powder Keg of EuropeA highly sought after regions called the Balkans. Wanted for its warm water ports
  41. 41Conscientious ObjectorAn individual who disagrees with violence due to reasons of conscience
  42. 42Treaty of Brest LitovskBetween Russia and Germany enabling Germany to gain some land from previous Russian territory. Turned into individual nations after the Versailles Treaty
  43. 43Gavrilo PrincipThe man who killed Franz Ferdinand. Member of Black Hand
  44. 44Benito MussoliniHad ultra-nationalsim for Italy. Was a sharpshooter in the war, has anti-gov views, wants to return Italy to glory by getting territory
  45. 45Georges ClemenceauThe French representative who wanted Germany harshly punished for the war
  46. 46Franz FerdinandArchduke of Austria-Hungary who was shot with his wife in Bosnia-Herzegovina
  47. 47Kaiser Wilhelm IIThe leader of Germany who took over after alliances were made- had a deal with Russia that fell through
  48. 48Woodrow WilsonAmerican who had ideas for just peace, league of nations, fourteen points, etc.
  49. 49Adolf HitlerAustria-Hungary man who enlisted in German army as a soldier. Developed ultra-nationalism and became the leader who would start WWII when trying to exact revenge for Germany
  50. 50Count von SchlieffenThe mastermind behind the Schlieffen plan, created it in 1903
  51. 51Robert BordonThe Canadian Prime Minister who participated in the peace negotiations and let our country represent our self, rather than be included with Britain
  52. 52Winston ChurchillHead of British Navy and soldier who develops the failing Gallipoli plan, very intelligent soldier and mastermind
  53. 53David Lloyd GeorgeWanted a middle agreement for the peace negotiations that resulted in only slight German reparations
  54. 54Vladimir LeninThe Russian leader who ?

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Social Studies (Unit #2) Flashcards on World War One Flashcards, created by Natasha Gidluck on 10/11/2016.
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