World War 1 Flashcards
Militarism
A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war
Alliances
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Imperialism
Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Nationalism
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country
Triple Entente
An Agreement between France, Russia , and Great Britain
Triple Alliance
An Agreement between Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy
Nation-states
Self -governing countries made up of people with a common cultural background
Genocide
The deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group of people.
Treaty of Versailles
The document signed that ended the war
League of Nations
An organization in which countries would try to solve their problems peacefully
Western Front
Area along the border of France and Germany where the Germans fought against mainly French, British, and American forces
David Lloyd George
He was Prime Minister of Great Britain during the war.
Stalemate
A situation where neither side can make progress.
Woodrow Wilson
He was President of the United States during the war.
Eastern Front
Area along the border of Germany and Russia where the Germans mainly fought the Russians.
