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By year 1919, all European countries involved in WWI agreed to the __________ Treaty.
What is the Versailles Treaty.
Which term is defined largely by feelings of intense patriotism?
nationalism
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg” of Europe prior to World War I?
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing
World War I was a total war in the sense that
The nations involved devoted all their resources to it
All citizens were impacted or participated
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
Which event sparked WWI? a. the sinking of the Lusitania b. the German-French dispute over Alsace-Lorraine c. Russia's quest for a warm-water port d. the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
What is the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Which of the following best describes the first few years of World War I? a. Both sides were locked in a stalemate. b. The Central Powers had conquered most of Europe. c. Victory for the Allies seemed to be coming soon. d. There was no bombing.
What is a. "Both sides were locked in a stalemate."
The region of France that became a bloody stalemate
western front
Which of the MAIN causes would be linked to Russia declaring war because Serbia was attacked?
alliances
What was the area in between the trenches called during World War I?
No Man's Land
Which of the following made postwar adjustment difficult in the world? a. The United States became the world's largest debtor nation. b. There were more jobs available than workers to fill them. c. There was no plan for merging the returning troops back into society. d. The government continued to control the economy.
What is "c. There was no plan for merging the returning troops back into society."
The Treaty of Versailles was designed primarily to punish Germany for its responsibility for World War I. In what way did the treaty hurt the German economy?
It forced Germany to pay a huge sum of money for war damages
An underlying cause of World War I was: a. food shortages b. the web of alliances European nations created for their defense. c. an alliance between Germany and Russia. d. America's neutrality.
What is "b. the web of alliances European nations created for their defense."
This is the policy of glorifying national power by keeping an army prepared for war
militarism
Compared to the western front, fighting on the eastern front was
More fluid, as Germans made advancements easily into Russia
What was the name of the group of countries that fought against Germany and Austria-Hungary during WWI?
What is the Allies.
What is a term for a cease-fire between opponents in a war?
What is an armistice.
German battle strategy that called for quick defeat of France in the west and then attacking Russia in the east
Schlieffen Plan
World War I was more destructive than earlier wars for what reason?
Modern 20th century weapons were more deadly
World War I helped contribute to the Russian Revolution?
Russia suffered heavy casualties during World War I
The League of Nations was created after World War I as a forum for resolving international conflicts. However, the League was largely unsuccessful at this task.
One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the
Decision of the U.S. not to join the League
One cause of World War I was the nations had aligned into two alliance systems. What nations comprised the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain, and Russia
Which country withdrew from World War I in 1917? WHY?
Russia. Communist Revolution
On a propaganda poster it reads Halt the Hun with an American soldier protecting a woman.
What impact might this poster have had on the American attitude about Germany in WWI?
The poster indicates the Germans sought to purposely harm women and children.
What was the main goal of the French during the Paris Peace Conference?
To crush Germany completely