World War I

Definition

World War I refers to the global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918, involving many nations. It was primarily fought between the Allied Powers (including countries like France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (including countries like Germany and Austria-Hungary).

Related terms

Treaty of Versailles: The treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I. It imposed harsh penalties on Germany and laid out new borders for European countries.

League of Nations: An international organization created after World War I with the goal of preventing future wars through diplomacy and collective security.

Fourteen Points: A set of principles outlined by President Woodrow Wilson as a plan for peace negotiations after World War I. It included ideas such as self-determination for nations and open diplomacy.