World War I Flashcards
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. Assassinated by a member of a Serbian Nationalism group
Tsar Nicholas II
Autocratic ruler of Russia. He commanded the Russian army in WWI.
David Lloyd George
Represented England at the Treaty of Versailles
Gavrilo Princip
Bosnian Serb who assassinated Franz Ferdinand
Woodrow Wilson
President of USA during WWI. Wrote the 14 points.
Kaiser Wilhelm I
Emperor of Germany and king of Prussia
Georges Clemcleau
French prime minister insisted Germany was at fault for WWI.
Main causes of WWI
Alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism
Balkans
“Powder keg” of WWI. Very explosive in fighting.
First battle of the Marne
Allied victory
Western vs Eastern front
War more vicious east. War fought more in trenches west.
Treaty of Versailles
Peace negotiations. Punished Germany.
Central powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, & Bulgaria
The ‘spark’ of WWI
When Serbia assassinated Austria-Hungary’s heir to the throne
Trench warfare
Warfare fought in trenches
Zimmerman Telegram
Message from Germany to Mexico asking for Mexico to attack USA for the Central Powers in exchange for lost Mexican lands. Intercepted by England and they gave it to the USA.
Reparations
War payment given to Germany
Allied powers
Italy, Britain, Russia, USA, & Japan
Schlieffin Plan
Plan by Germany to invade Belgium which made England mad.
Sub-Warfare
Attacking with subs. Germany has unrestricted sub-warfare
Propaganda
Positive remarks towards home country of negative comments of the enemy country in order to obtain war funding and/or patriotism.
