Chapter 18 Reading Flashcards
nationalism renewed
old grudges among countries
militarism
glorification of the military; eventually produced arms race between Germany and Britain at sea; among Germany, France, and Russia on land
European leaders preparing for war
strengthened their military and formed allies
tripple alliance
Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy
tripple entente
France, Russia, and Great Britain
Francis Ferdinand
archduke of Austria Hungary; assassinated by Serbian youth
Russia
came to aid of Serbia against Australia
Germany
declared war on Russia and Belgium; later announced unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain
France
Russia’s ally; declared war on Germany
Great Britain
declared war on Germany
Western front in France
became critical battle front
German soldiers
settled onto high ground, dug trenches, and fortified their position
French and British
dug trenches after German soldiers
new military technology
machine guns and poison gas; led to millions of casualties
President Woodrow Wilson called for
Americans to remain impartial
swayed American opinion on Germany
brutal German invasion of Belgium
U Boat
German submarine
Lusitania
British passenger boat sunk by German U Boat
Minister Arthur Zimmerman
German foreigner; sent telegram to Mexico proposing alliance between Germany and Mexico
Zimmerman note
intercepted by the British and given to American authorities; Americans shocked by its content