Enhance Your Learning with World War I Flash Cards for quick learning
Agreements between countries to support and defend each other in case of war.
The event that triggered the start of World War I, when the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.
A type of combat where opposing forces dig trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire, resulting in a stalemate on the Western Front.
One of the bloodiest battles in history, fought between British and German forces in 1916, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
The President of the United States during World War I, known for his Fourteen Points and his role in the creation of the League of Nations.
The peace treaty that officially ended World War I, imposing harsh conditions on Germany and leading to resentment and the rise of Adolf Hitler.
German submarines used during World War I to disrupt Allied shipping and naval operations.
Information or ideas spread to influence public opinion and shape people's beliefs, often used during World War I to promote patriotism and support for the war effort.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, leading to the loss of American lives and increased tensions between the United States and Germany.
A type of warfare where all available resources and civilians are mobilized to support the war effort, leading to a complete societal involvement in the conflict.
An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and prevent future conflicts, but ultimately failed to prevent World War II.
The peace treaty between Soviet Russia and the Central Powers, which ended Russia's involvement in World War I but resulted in significant territorial losses.
One of the longest and deadliest battles of World War I, fought between French and German forces in 1916, resulting in massive casualties.
The Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, sparking the chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I.
A secret message sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I, proposing a military alliance against the United States, intercepted and decoded by British intelligence.
A provision in the Treaty of Versailles that assigned full blame for the war on Germany, leading to reparations and territorial losses.
The largest naval battle of World War I, fought between British and German fleets in 1916, resulting in heavy losses on both sides.
The area of land between opposing trenches, often filled with barbed wire, mines, and other obstacles, making it extremely dangerous to cross.
A series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, resulting in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a communist government.
The peace treaty that ended World War I between Hungary and the Allied Powers, leading to significant territorial losses for Hungary.
A failed Allied campaign to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople, resulting in heavy casualties and a stalemate.
The nickname for Manfred von Richthofen, a German fighter pilot who became one of the most famous and skilled aviators of World War I.
A temporary ceasefire on the Western Front during Christmas 1914, where soldiers from both sides exchanged gifts and played football.
A military campaign during World War I in which Allied forces attempted to capture the Ottoman Empire's capital of Constantinople, resulting in heavy casualties and a failure to achieve their objectives.
A chemical weapon used during World War I, causing severe burns, blindness, and respiratory problems.
The nickname for T.E. Lawrence, a British archaeologist, military officer, and diplomat who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
The region of fighting on the Eastern Front during World War I, primarily between the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria) and the Allied Powers (Russia, Serbia, and Romania).
A major battle fought near Paris in 1914, resulting in a French victory and the establishment of a stalemate on the Western Front.
The peace treaty that officially ended World War I between Austria and the Allied Powers, leading to the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
A peninsula in modern-day Turkey where the Gallipoli Campaign took place during World War I, known for its rugged terrain and difficult conditions.
A major battle fought in Belgium in 1917, characterized by heavy rain, mud, and high casualties, symbolizing the horrors of trench warfare.
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination in 1914 sparked the outbreak of World War I.
A massive German offensive launched in 1918, aiming to achieve a decisive victory before the arrival of American troops, but ultimately failed.
A major battle fought between Russian and German forces in 1914, resulting in a decisive German victory and the retreat of the Russian army.
The civilian population and activities in a country during wartime, including rationing, propaganda, and support for the war effort.
A series of battles fought in Belgium during World War I, known for the use of poison gas and high casualties.
The conference held in 1919 to negotiate the terms of peace after World War I, resulting in the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
A naval battle fought in 1914 between British and German fleets, resulting in a British victory and the sinking of several German ships.
A naval battle fought in 1805 between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain, resulting in a decisive British victory.