World War I Study Notes Crossword Puzzle

World War I Crossword Puzzle - Study Notes

• Causes of World War I: Imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
• Alliances: Complex system of alliances (e.g., Central Powers, Allied Powers) contributed to the war's escalation.
• The war plan: Germany's Schlieffen Plan aimed to quickly defeat France before turning on Russia
• Technological Advancements: New weaponry, including poison gas and submarines, led to massive casualties.
• Warfare: Trench warfare characterized much of the fighting.
• US Involvement: The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram drew the US into the war.
• Treaty of Versailles: Ended World War I; imposed significant penalties on Germany, including the "War Guilt Clause."
• Consequences: Redistribution of the map of Europe, widespread destruction, and political upheaval.
• Russian Revolution: Overthrow of the Tsarist regime during the war fostered communism.
• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Ended Russia's involvement in World War I; led to substantial territorial loss for Russia.
• Peace, Land, Bread: Slogan of the Bolshevik Revolution; promises made to the Russian people.
• Vladimir Lenin: Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.
• Nationalism: Feelings of pride and loyalty to one's nation contributed to the outbreak of war.
• Imperialism: A competition for resources and influence among European powers.
• Militarism: The build-up of military forces and the glorification of war, pushing European nations to war.
• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: A major catalyst that triggered the outbreak of World War 1.
• War Guilt Clause: Germany's responsibility for the war greatly impacted the Treaty of Versailles.
• Self-determination: A demand for ethnic groups to govern themselves.
• Zimmermann Telegram: A coded message proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico, significantly impacting US involvement.
• Lusitania: British passenger liner sunk by a German submarine; fueled American public outrage.
• Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and their allies during World War I
• Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later the United States, formed an alliance.
• Military Losses: High numbers of casualties and deaths.