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What was the spark that triggered the start of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This new type of warfare came about primarily due to the introduction of new weapons on the battlefield.
Trench warfare.
Of all the reasons for America's entry into WWI, this was the most influential.
Germany announcing unrestricted submarine warfare.
This secret communication with the Mexican government was one of the reasons for the U.S declaring war on Germany.
The Zimmerman Telegram.
As laid out in the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to pay ridiculous reparations to Allies after the war which directly influenced the start of WWII. What are reparations?
***100 pt bonus if you can name one***
Payments for damages.
Why is it ironic that of all leaders at the time, Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated?
Ferdinand could have been the leader to give the Serbs their independence but we can only speculate
This was the stretch that separated between the enemy trenches were separated by fields of barbed wire and mines.
“No Man’s Land.”
He is arguably the most famous solider of WWI known for his heroics, which earned him the Medal of Honor, at the Battle of the Argonne Forest.
Corporal Alvin York.
During his re-election campaign in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson used the slogan "He kept us out of the war." In April 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. What explains the reason for this change?
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
Aside from reparations, name 2 other punishments inflicted upon Germany by the Treaty of Versailles.
Germany lost its navy, especially subs, greatly army reduced, forced to accept blame for the war in the War Guilt Clause.
Name the four primary causes of WWI discussed in class.
Nationalism
Economic Rivalries and Imperialism
The Alliance System
Militarism and Military Planning
Name 2 of the weapons making a debut in WWI.
Tthe tank, the flamethrower and poison gas.
Because of the this effort, Germany was forced to resort to submarine warfare.
The British Blockade (prevented food and arms from being delivered to Germany).
The United States found it difficult to remain neutral during World War I because of its desire to--
Maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations.
This was Wilson's vision for ending WWI and preventing future wars. It led to the creation of the League of Nations.
The Fourteen Points.
Which of the causes of war discussed in class made the war unavoidable?
The Alliance System
Although not widely used, this new weapon instilled a deep psychological terror in soldiers.
Poison gas.
Name one of the lesser reasons for the U.S. entry into WWI.
Closer Ties with the Allies
German Actions & Allied Propaganda
"The success of American soldiers during World War I was largely credited to his leadership in overseeing the operations of the American Expeditionary Force, and he returned to the United States as a true hero." This statement was made by a speaker attending the funeral of--
John J. Pershing.
Aside from the League of Nations, name 2 other highlights of the Fourteen Points?
Create new nation-states
Break up Austria-Hungary
Freedom of the Seas
No secret treaties, open diplomacy
Name the four empires who did not withstand World War I.
German, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Romanov (Imperial Russia)
Going ________________ (climbing out of the trenches to attack the enemy), meant almost certain death from machine guns.
"Over the Top"
The German declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare violated this principle---the right of neutral nations like the U.S. to ship non-military goods to nations at war.
Freedom of the Seas.
These acts limited the rights of Americans and made it a crime to criticize the war effort.
Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918.
Why did a majority of the members of the U.S. Senate oppose U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
They feared that League decisions would involve the nation in foreign wars.