Militarism - ANS_The building up of armed forces, creating a cycle that made war more likely.
Alliances - ANS_Agreements between countries to defend each other if attacked.
Triple Alliance - ANS_An alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Triple Entente - ANS_An alliance formed in 1907 between France, Russia, and Great Britain.
Imperialism - ANS_When countries extend power by taking control of territories, creating tensions
between nations.
Nationalism - ANS_Extreme pride in one's nation that made major powers feel superior and united
smaller ethnic groups.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - ANS_The event that sparked conflict, carried out by Serbian
nationalist Gavrilo Princip.
World War I - ANS_A global conflict that escalated from regional disputes due to interconnected causes.
Machine Gun - ANS_A weapon that could fire 600 shots per minute, contributing to the stalemate of
trench warfare.
, Industrialization - ANS_Enabled militarism through advancements like railroads, steamships, and
factories for mass production.
Trench Warfare - ANS_A type of combat involving defensive trenches, zigzagging formations, and poor
living conditions.
War of Attrition - ANS_A strategy where victory comes from wearing down the enemy rather than
capturing territory.
Zimmermann Telegram - ANS_A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance if the
U.S. entered the war.
No Man's Land - ANS_The dangerous area between opposing trenches in trench warfare.
Defensive Technology - ANS_Technologies like machine guns and artillery that were more effective than
offensive tactics.
Arms Race - ANS_The competition among European nations to build up military forces before WWI.
Colonial Competition - ANS_The rivalry among European powers for colonies in Africa and Asia for
resources and influence.
Chain Reaction - ANS_The sequence of events where one country's actions lead to a wider conflict due
to alliances.
Stalemate - ANS_A situation in trench warfare where neither side could gain a decisive advantage.
Alliances - ANS_Agreements between countries to defend each other if attacked.
Triple Alliance - ANS_An alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Triple Entente - ANS_An alliance formed in 1907 between France, Russia, and Great Britain.
Imperialism - ANS_When countries extend power by taking control of territories, creating tensions
between nations.
Nationalism - ANS_Extreme pride in one's nation that made major powers feel superior and united
smaller ethnic groups.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - ANS_The event that sparked conflict, carried out by Serbian
nationalist Gavrilo Princip.
World War I - ANS_A global conflict that escalated from regional disputes due to interconnected causes.
Machine Gun - ANS_A weapon that could fire 600 shots per minute, contributing to the stalemate of
trench warfare.
, Industrialization - ANS_Enabled militarism through advancements like railroads, steamships, and
factories for mass production.
Trench Warfare - ANS_A type of combat involving defensive trenches, zigzagging formations, and poor
living conditions.
War of Attrition - ANS_A strategy where victory comes from wearing down the enemy rather than
capturing territory.
Zimmermann Telegram - ANS_A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance if the
U.S. entered the war.
No Man's Land - ANS_The dangerous area between opposing trenches in trench warfare.
Defensive Technology - ANS_Technologies like machine guns and artillery that were more effective than
offensive tactics.
Arms Race - ANS_The competition among European nations to build up military forces before WWI.
Colonial Competition - ANS_The rivalry among European powers for colonies in Africa and Asia for
resources and influence.
Chain Reaction - ANS_The sequence of events where one country's actions lead to a wider conflict due
to alliances.
Stalemate - ANS_A situation in trench warfare where neither side could gain a decisive advantage.
