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Militarism
The policy of building up or creating a large military to have more and better weapons than everyone else
Alliances
An agreement between two or more countries to help each other out and defend each other
Imperialism
When a country attempts to extend its power and influence over other countries fueling competition among nations
Nationalism
Pride in one's country and the belief that one's nation is superior to others
Spark of WWI
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which led to a series of events triggering WWI
Triple Alliance
Refers to the Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Triple Entente
Refers to the Allied Powers Great Britain France Russia (later joined by the U.S. & Italy)
Mobilization
The process of preparing and organizing a country's military forces for active service In World War One countries mobilized their troops and resources to fight
Total War
Involves the governments economies and populations of participating nations countries are fully industrialized and mobilized for war efforts
Trench Warfare
A type of combat where troops fought from trenches facing each other across a battlefield
Modern Warfare
War characterized by new technologies like chemical gas airplanes U-boats and advanced weapons
U-Boat
A German submarine used during World War One These submarines were used to attack enemy ships and disrupt supply lines
Zeppelin
A type of airship or balloon that was used for reconnaissance and bombing during World War One They were often used by Germany to conduct air raids
Civil Unrest
Unrest and dissatisfaction among the common people of a nation leading to conflicts and revolutionary actions
Armistice
An agreement to stop fighting WWI came to an end on November 11 1918 when an armistice was signed
League of Nations
The organization created to maintain peace and prevent future wars after WWI
