Chapter 28 Part 1 Flashcards
What is another name for World War I?
The Great War; used by Europeans until the advent of World War II.
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?
German emperor in World War I; his aggressive foreign policy is often blamed for starting the war.
What was the Triple Alliance?
A military and political alliance formed before World War I to counter moves by potential rivals England, France, and Russia; consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the Triple Entente?
A military and political alliance formed before World War I by England, France, and Russia; created to challenge moves made by the Triple Alliance.
Who were the Great Powers before World War I?
The industrialized, colonizing nations of Europe; includes England, France, Germany, Russia, and Italy; their rivalries led to the war.
What were the Allied Forces?
Countries fighting the Central Powers; major members were Britain, France, Russia, and Italy; later in the war, the United States and Japan joined their cause.
What were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were the chief powers at war with the allies.
What is jingoism?
Warlike nationalist sentiment spread to and among the middle and working classes in Europe before the war.
What is a Dreadnought?
A class of modern battleship launched by Britain before the war; triggered naval rivalry, especially with Germany.
Who was Gavriel Princip?
Serbian nationalist, assassin of Archduke Ferdinand.
Who was Archduke Ferdinand?
Heir to Austro-Hungarian throne; his assassination precipitated the events that developed into World War I.
What is Sarajevo?
Capital of the Bosnian province in Austria-Hungary; site of Ferdinand’s assassination.
What is a blank check in the context of World War I?
Promise of support from Germany to Austria-Hungary after Ferdinand’s assassination; Austria-Hungary sought reprisals against Serbia; one of many events that cascaded into global war.
What are the white dominions?
Britain’s territories consisting of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand who sent soldiers into World War I.
