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Germany's View Before the War (1)
From 1890 on, Germany did pursue world power. This bid arose from deep roots within Germany's economic, political, and social structures. Once the war broke out, world power became Germany's essential goal. -
Naval Race (2)
From 1906, the naval race became focused on the construction of a new class of battleship developed in Britain – the dreadnought. Designed around the firepower of heavy guns and powered by steam turbines, these huge vessels (Dreadnoughts) made all earlier warships obsolete. In both countries, the public – encouraged by the press, popular authors and naval pressure groups – demanded more battleships. -
Britain's View Prior to War Entry (1)
It was becoming clear to Britain that the greatest potential threat to Britain was going to be Germany. The strong economy, large population and powerful armed forces of Germany seemed to be capable of dominating Europe. As a result, Britain began to support Russia and France. -
Germany-Britain Economic Rivalry (2)
The trade rivalry between Britain and Germany had also eased off in the ten years before the war
because they developed their markets in different parts of the world--Britain within her own Empire, and Germany on the continent of Europe. -
France's Perspective Before the War (1)
Poincaré became Prime Minister in January 1912, and began a policy meant to block Germany's ambitions for "world power status", and worked to restore ties with France's ally, Russia. -
Russia's Outlook Before War Entry (1)
Russia was also an ally, indeed something of a ‘protector’ of Serbia, whose people shared religious and ethnic links with Slavic Russians. The tsar’s diplomats and agents encouraged Serbian nationalism, providing secret support to groups which were agitating for Serbian autonomy. -
Germany vs. Britain (2)
Germany remained an important market for British goods and vice versa. In 1913 Germany was in fact the second biggest market for British exports and re-exports. Even if trade rivalry was a problem for individual firms, its dramatization was mainly due to the press, which explained Britain’s relative decline with notions such as “unfair competition”. -
Struggle for the Balkans (2)
The Balkans were a cluster of nations in eastern Europe, between the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires.Their location made the Balkans strategically important, so European powers were focused on events there. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the Balkan city of Sarajevo provided the Austro-Hungarian government with a pretext for crushing Serbian nationalism, something it had long desired. -
United States' Viewpoint prior to WW1 (1)
When World War I broke out across Europe in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the United States would remain neutral. -
General Propaganda (4)
From the beginning of World War One, both sides of the conflict used propaganda to shape international opinion. It influenced young people's perceptions of World War One, encouraging them to develop particular values and to contribute to the war effort. -
Atrocity Propaganda (4)
It was a form of advertising used during World War I which focused on and embellished the most violent acts committed by the German and Austro-Hungarian armies. The Germans and Austro-Hungarian soldiers were depicted as inhumane savages with their barbarity being emphasized as a way to provide justification for the war. -
Austria-Hungary's Point of View (1)
On 28 June 1914, the assassination of his nephew, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, in Sarajevo resulted in Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against the Kingdom of Serbia, which was Russia's ally. That activated a system of alliances which resulted in World War I. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (2,4)
On the day of June 28th, 1914, In Sarajevo, Bosnia, a Serbian nationalist shot and killed the Archduke of Austria Hungary and his wife, Sophie, while on a tour around Bosnia in a motorcade. For Austria-Hungary, this immediately grew into heavy discontent for Bosnia. -
1st Battle of the Marne (7)
Involving Britain, France and Germany, this battle ended the Germans' Schlieffen Plan, began trench warfare, and all armies were stalled for years in the trenches. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (7)
The Lusitania, a passenger ship, sinks since Germany had shot a torpedo at it during a voyage. Americans' attitudes turn from neutral to pro-allies. -
United States' Media (4)
The Committee on Public Information was responsible for producing films, commissioning posters, publishing numerous books and pamphlets, purchasing advertisements in major newspapers, and recruiting businessmen, preachers and professors to serve as public speakers in charge of altering public opinion at the communal level. -
Patriotism mixed with Nationalism (4)
Images of enthusiastic patriotism seemed to encapsulate the tragedy of European and imperial populations. Such images were able to conjure up feelings of required patriotism and activism among those influenced. -
Russian Revolution (9, 7, 3)
Russia Collapses, and 300 years of royal rule comes to an end when the Czarist government collapses, but the provisional government chose to stay in the war. -
America Joins In (10)
U.S. entry into the war was important in maintaining the morale of the Allies especially France. U.S. forces were quite vital in the Allied offensives in the summer and fall of 1917. -
The Biggest Economy (10)
The Central Powers' moral decreased because they knew they had to face the world's most powerful economy, the United States. -
U.S Declares War on Germany (10)
Along with news of the Zimmerman telegram threatening an alliance between Germany and Mexico, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany. That is when the U.S. officially entered the conflict. -
U.S. Reaches Europe (10)
American combat forces arrive in France, enthusiastic and eager to begin war efforts. The enthusiasm that they possess is essential because unlike the European countries, the United States had not witnessed the war or experienced it. -
Game Changers (10)
After four years of bloody stalemate along the western front, the entrance of America’s well-supplied forces into the conflict marked a major turning point in the war and helped the Allies to victory. -
Black Day (7)
Canadian and Australian Troops, along with 600 tanks, demolish German forces and come across the Hindenburg Line. The Hindenburg line consisted of wide trenches, thick belts of barbed wire, and concrete bunker machine gun posts. -
Armistice Day (7)
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Germany signs an armistice with the Allies, ending the war officially. -
What The U.S. Wanted (13)
They needed to have everyone end secret treaties, Alsace and Lorraine to France, limit and reduce arms, freedom of the seas, Polish independence, and to remove the causes of the war -
Germany's Wants (13)
They wanted to be present at Versailles, Armistice, military, and their empire. -
Austria-Hungary's Wants (13)
Armistice, and a unified empire. -
Russia's Wants (13)
To be involved in the treaty and their land that had been taken by Germany. -
Great Britain's Wants (13)
Germany to pay reparations/ for them to have some money so that they can buy British goods, punishment harsh (but not too harsh), and for Germany to be strong enough to act as a buffer to contain the communists of the Soviet Union. -
France's Wants (13)
Control of the left bank of the Rhineland, reparations, Germany disarmed so that they cannot attack again, and cripple all German politics.
