8th Grade Social Studies – Chapter 24: Section 1 Assessment – War in Europe – Flashcards
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Francis Ferdinand
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archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination triggered World War I
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Central Powers
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alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire
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Allied Powers
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alliance of France, Britain, and Russia
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Lusitania
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British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine in 1915
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Nationalism
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pride in one's nation
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Militarism
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the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war
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Terrorist
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uses threats and violence to promote a cause
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Kiaser
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German emperor
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Stalemate
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a deadlock in which neither side is strong enough to defeat the other
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Propaganda
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the spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing side
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List three causes of tension in Europe in 1914.
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nationalism, imperialism, militarism, the arms buildup, and the alliance system
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How did trench warfare make offensives long and deadly?
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Both sides shelled the enemy for days, then "Charged" over the top to launch attacks that cost huge numbers of lives but gained very little ground. The struggle went on, back and forth, for months over a few hundred yards of territory.
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How did President Wilson react to Germany's use of submarine warfare?
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He warned Germany not to attack American shipping and threatened to break off diplomatic relations.
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Exploring the Main Idea: Review the Main Idea statement at the beginning of this section. Then, write a paragraph explaining why it would be difficult for the United States to remain neutral in World War I.
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Most Americans favored one side - the Allies - over the other. The United States had long-standing ties to Britain and France. Germany's attacks on neutral shipping fueled anti-German feeling.
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Analyzing Information: How did the alliance system help bring about war?
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The alliance system divided rival nations. Countries formed long chains of allies. Thus, a minor incident involving two nations would trigger a response from all those nations' allies, resulting in a major war.
