A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war. the M in MAIN causes of WWI.

agreements between nations to aid and protect one another in case of War. the A in MAIN causes of WWI.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. the I in MAIN causes of WWI.

A conflict in which the participating countries devote all their resources to the war effort

The treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans.

The war aims outlined by President Wilson in 1918, which he believed would promote lasting peace; called for self-determination, freedom of the seas, free trade, end to secret agreements, reduction of arms and a league of nations.

Prompted by labor unrest, personal liberties, and elected representatives, this political revolution occurred in 1917 when Czar Nicholas II was murdered and Vladimir Lenin sought control to implement his ideas of socialism.

Russian Czar during WWI; unpopular with Russian people; overthrown in March 1917; executed by Bolsheviks after November Revolution (1917)

Russian founder of the Bolsheviks (Communists) and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR (1870-1924).

Bolshevik revolutionary, head of the Soviet Communists after 1924, and dictator of the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953. He led the Soviet Union with an iron fist, using Five-Year Plans to increase industrial production and terror to crush opposition

They got rid of Nicholas II. Parliament (Duma) was in control. Provisional government (Duma) replaced Nicholas II. Also known as the March Revolution.

The Bolsheviks seized power by force in a second revolution in 1917. Once in power, they changed Russia to a Communist nation.

A Russian peasant and self-proclaimed mystic who gained significant influence over Czar Nicholas II's wife, Alexandra, prior to the revolutions of 1917.

A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.

A form of government in which the ruler has absolute power and has total control over the nation. They are not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition.

an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization, headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism, racism, corporatism. There is no tolerance of opposition or minorities.

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

The new German republic formed after WWI, from 1918-1933. They owed 33 billion annually to the allied reparations commission. Severe economic issues left the people of Germany broke, jobless, and hopeless.

Austrian born, German Nazi dictator who is responsible for World War II. Implemented right-wing Fascism as well as carried out the Holocaust against Jewish people and other minorities in Europe.

Fascist dictator of Italy (1922-1943). He led Italy to conquer Ethiopia (1935), joined Germany in the Axis pact (1936), and allied Italy with Germany in World War II. He was overthrown in 1943 when the Allies invaded Italy.

Turkish nationalist leader who became the first president of modern Turkey in the 1920's and set about to modernize and Westernize Turkey, including making it more secular.

Archduke of Austria Hungary assassinated by a Serbian in 1914. His murder was one of the events that lead to WWI.

Small Slavic Kingdom between Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire in WWI.

Major Islamic state centered on Anatolia that came to include the Balkans, the Near East, and much of North Africa. Their Sultan abdicated his title after their defeat in WWI.

Empire that consisted of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, vast portions of Africa, portions of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, and other islands around the world.

Empire that consisted of Enormous Portions of West Africa and the Sahara, Syria, Lebanon, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, parts of South America, along with Madagascar and many other islands around the world.

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire in the years before WWI.

An alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia in the years before WWI.

Heavy armored vehicle which could travel over barbed wire and across enemy trenches, first introduced in WWI.

New technology used to spy on the enemy. resulted in more battles (dog fights) First introduced during WWI.

28th president of the United States, known for World War I leadership, created Federal Reserve, Federal Trade Commission, Clayton Antitrust Act, progressive income tax, lower tariffs, women's suffrage (reluctantly), Treaty of Versailles, sought 14 points post-war plan, League of Nations (but failed to win U.S. ratification), won Nobel Peace Prize

Britain's prime minister at the end of World War I whose goal at the Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles was to make the Germans pay for the other countries' staggering war losses

French prime minister who wanted to ensure that Germany would never again threaten France; he played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles (1841-1929)

The great rulers and countries excluding Germany and Russia met in Versailles to negotiate the repercussions of the war, such leaders included Loyd George (Britain), Woodrow Wilson (America), Cleamancu (France) and Italy. The treaty of Versailles was made but not agreed to be signed and the conference proved unsuccessful.

This Central Power empire during WWI, started the war with their invasion of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 . It was made up of many different ethic groups. After World War I it split up into several nations.

Fascist leader of the Spanish revolution, helped by Hitler and Mussolini. His armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975).

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

In 1936 a rebellion erupted in Spain after a coalition of Republicans, Socialists, and Communists was elected. General Francisco Franco led the rebellion. The revolt quickly became a civil war. The Soviet Union provided arms and advisers to the government forces while Germany and Italy sent tanks, airplanes, and soldiers to help Franco.

hostility to or prejudice against Jews.

Creation of large, state-run farms rather than individual holdings; allowed more efficient control over peasants; part of Stalin's economic and political planning; often adopted in other Communist regimes.

bundle of rods bound around an ax symbolizing authority and strength through unity

Rule by one political party, with other parties banned or excluded from power.

The development of industries for the machine production of goods.

At the start of his reign, Japan was still a fairly rural country with a limited industrial base. Japan's militarization of in the 1930's eventually led to Japan's invasion in China and involvement in WW2.

Became the young emperor after the collapse of the Shogunate. He realized the need for reform. This reform came through his reign know as the Meiji (Enlightened Rule).

rights guaranteed or belonging to a person

This country began being led by Benito Mussolini in the 1920s

This country began being led by Joseph Stalin during the 1920s