Chapter 24 - War and Revolution Flashcards
What nations consisted of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, Great Britain
What nations consisted of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What was the Western Front like in WWI?
lots of forts and many battles faught
What nations consisted of the Central Powers?
Britain, France, US
What is militarism?
policy of building strong military to prepare for war
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
operational plan to attack France once Russia
What brought the US into WWI?
Sinking of the Lusitania, German submarine warfare, Zimmerman telegram
What did Lenin do in order to end Russia’s involvement in WWI?
signs peace treaty with central powers, can no longer focus on western front
What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
BRAT: Germany took the blame, paid the bill of regulations, loss of army, lost territory
What was the War Guilt Chase?
Germany had to take the blame for the war
What is the League of Nations and who demanded them?
countries that joined together; Woodrow Wilson
What are the roles in a fascist state? (State, government, not tolerated)
Extremely nationalist, government is controlling/violent, socialism/communism/liberalism is not tolerated
What is a totalitarian state?
strict and controlling
What is the Enabling Act?
German cabinet power to make laws without parliment
What is an economic depression?
period of time where there is a constant economic low