Spanish-American War & World War I

What happened to the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba?

It mysteriously exploded.

Why did the US Secretary of State call the Spanish-American War "a splendid little war"?

It only lasted 3 months.

What country was fighting for independence from Spain during the 1890s?

Cuba

Nationalism

the belief that your country deserves more success than others; or patriotism.

Trench Warfare

fighting from long, narrow ditches.

Militarism

the building of a strong military to frighten or defeat other countries.

Imperialism

the building of an empire by adding colonies.

What year did World War 1 start?

1914

Why was America concerned with what was happening in Cuba in the 1890s?

American business interests and citizens were in Cuba.

What country was Franz Ferdinand the heir to?

Austria- Hungary

What do you call two airplanes engaged in an aerial fight?

Dogfight

Who were the major countries on the side of the Allies?

England, France, Russia, Italy and United States

Yellow Journalism

Exaggerated news used to attract or shock readers

What new invention did chemical warfare/poisonous gas lead to in World War I?

Gas Mask

What country introduced chemical warfare?

Germany

Who were the major countries on the side of the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire

What were the 5 causes of World War I? HINT: MAINS

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, and Significant Individual was Shot

What is a stalemate?

Neither side was able to advance, caused by Trench Warfare

What does reconnaissance mean?

Spying/Scouting

What new invention(s) did Submarine Warfare lead to in World War I?

The Hydrophone and the Depth Charger

What event triggered the start of World War I?

The archduke of Austria- Hungary was assassinated.

What was the main cause of stalemates during World War I?

Trench Warfare

Alliance

an agreement nations make to support or defend each other.

World War I is considered to be the start of ________________ warfare.

modern