Imperialism and WWI Overview

Balkan Powder Keg

• A term used to describe the peaceful situation in the Balkans before World War I.

• A phrase referring to the economic stability in the Balkans before World War I.

• Used to describe the volatile situation in the Balkans before World War I, due to nationalist tensions.

• A nickname for the Balkan countries' alliance during World War I.

Reparations

• Payments imposed during the Treaty of Versailles on Germany for the damage caused during World War I.

• Financial aid provided to Germany after World War I to rebuild its economy.

• Compensation paid by the Allies to Germany for the loss of territory after World War I.

• A form of punishment for Germany's military actions during World War I.

Lusitania

• ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, influencing U.S. involvement in World War I.

• a famous battle ship used by the British Navy during World War I.

• a passenger ship that was never attacked during World War I.

• a cargo ship that transported goods across the Atlantic Ocean.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• His assassination in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.

• He was the last emperor of Austria.

• He was a famous artist during the Renaissance.

• He led the Allied forces in World War II.

Armistice of 11 November 1918

• that ended the fighting on the Western Front, marking the end of World War I.

• that initiated the Treaty of Versailles.

• that was signed in 1945 after World War II.

• that allowed for the establishment of the League of Nations.

Triple Alliance

• A military alliance formed in World War II between Germany, Japan, and Italy.

• A political alliance formed in the 19th century between France, Russia, and Britain.

• A war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

• An economic alliance formed after World War I between Germany and Austria.

Scramble for Africa

• A period of peace and cooperation among African nations

• Invasion, colonization, and division of African territory by European powers in the late 19th century.

• The establishment of independent African states in the 20th century

• A cultural exchange between Africa and Europe during the Renaissance

Trench Warfare

• A style of combat where troops fight from elevated positions.

• A type of warfare characterized by quick, mobile attacks.

• A method of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, common in World War I.

• A strategy involving naval blockades and air superiority.

Militarism

• A policy of maintaining a strong military capability and being prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

• A diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts without military intervention.

• An economic strategy focused on reducing military spending and promoting peace.

• A cultural movement that emphasizes the importance of military history and tradition.

Triple Entente

• between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom before World War I.

• an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War I.

• a military pact between Italy and Japan in the early 20th century.

• a treaty signed by the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.