History WW1

• July 28th, 1914 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated by Gavrilo Princip
• August 3rd, 1914 - Britain declares war on Germany
• Triple Alliance included:

  • German, Austria-Hungary, Italy
  • Triple Entente included:
  • France, Russia, Great Britain
• Key Words:

  • Constitution
  • Congress
  • Federation
  • Amendments
• The American Federal Government is significant
• The American Constitution plays a crucial role
• The U.S. Government consists of:

  • Constitution: defines the fundamental principles and laws of the country
  • Congress: the legislative branch responsible for making laws
  • Federation: the system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states
  • Amendments: changes or additions to the Constitution
• Impeachment is a process to remove a government official from office
• Legislature refers to the branch of government responsible for making laws
• State law is the legal system specific to individual states within the country
• The Triple Entente was formed to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.
• The Triple Alliance had secret agreements among its members
• Specific terms and conditions were outlined in secret treaties and understandings
• These agreements included clauses detailing obligations of each member in case of war, division of territories in case of territorial expansion, and other strategic arrangements
• The secretive nature of these agreements aimed to maintain flexibility in diplomatic relations and avoid alarming other European powers about the extent of cooperation among the Triple Alliance members
• The Triple Alliance was primarily a defensive pact
• It aimed to provide mutual support and protection against potential threats, particularly from rival powers in Europe like France and Russia
• Member states sought to strengthen their military capabilities and deter potential aggressors, enhancing their security and stability in the region