World War I 'The Great War' (1914-1918)

WWI __________ __________ start overnight!

• had to

• will not

• did not

• has not

______________ ______________ causes built ____________________ in Europe.

• Long term, up resistance

• Short term, down relaxation

• Sudden, up peace

• Long term, up tension

A _________________ __________________ “sparked” the war.

• single event

• major battle

• political treaty

• economic crisis

Definition: Belief in building __________________ __________________ and ________________ to prepare for war.

• strong economic alliances, navies

• strong armies, navies

• economic alliances, trade routes

• diplomatic missions, embassies

Example: ________________ and ________________ competed to have the biggest navy.

• Germany, Britain

• France, Russia

• Italy, Austria-Hungary

• USA, Japan

Definition: ________________ between countries to help each other if ________________.

• Treaties, peaceful

• Conflicts, peaceful

• Treaties, trading

• agreements, attacked

Example: ____________ ________________: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Entente

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

Example: ____________ ________________: Britain, France, Russia

• Triple Alliances

• Triple Entente

• Central Powers

• Axis Powers

Imperialism Definition: __________ countries taking __________ to gain __________ and __________ .

• Powerful countries taking colonies to gain resources and markets.

• Weak countries taking power to gain independence and freedom.

• Small countries taking land to gain allies and peace.

• Developing countries taking loans to gain technology and education.

Britain, France, and Germany competed for colonies in __________ and __________ .

• Africa, Australia

• Europe and America

• Australia and Antarctica

• Africa, Asia