US.23 Flascards

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Rivalries among European nations led to

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The intense rivalries and tensions among European nations were a significant factor leading to the outbreak of World War I in 1914.

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Causes of World War I

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The causes of World War I include militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.

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Why did the war quickly reach a stalemate?

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The war quickly reached a stalemate due to trench warfare and the balance of power between the Central and Allied Powers.

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Key Terms: Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination sparked World War I.

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Key Terms: Triple Alliance

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The Triple Alliance was a military alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before World War I.

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Key Terms: Triple Entente

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The Triple Entente was an alliance between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom before World War I.

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Key Terms: Trench Warfare

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Trench warfare was a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.

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Gavrilo Princip

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Gavrilo Princip was a Serbian teenager who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, leading to the outbreak of World War I.

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The Black Hand

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The Black Hand was a secret Serbian society that planned the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Nationalism

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Extreme pride or devotion to one's country or culture, leading to the formation of new nations and competition for power.