M.A.I.N Causes
Warfare and Weapons
The Russian Revolution
U.S. Enters the War
WWI Ends
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The act of building up a large military and spending money on weapon technology.
Militarism
100
Germany had to battle France on the West and Russia on the East. What is a war with two battles zones known as?
Two-Front War
100
What effect did WWI have on Russia's society?
People were unhappy, paid high taxes, suffered from poor working conditions, and had few political rights.
100
What happened to the Lusitania; a British passenger ship?
German U-boats sunk it using UNRESTRICTED SUBMARINE WARFARE.
100
What was the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points Plan?
To use diplomacy between nations and avoid future wars.
200
Agreements among nations to help each other out in the even of a war.
Alliance
200
Soldiers had to 'dig-in' to provide cover and a place to shoot from as well as live during the war. What is this type of warfare known as?
Trench Warfare
200
What political party led the revolution in Russia?
The Bolsheviks
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What U.S. President kept the U.S. out of WWI but ultimately declared war on Germany?
Woodrow Wilson
200
What contributed to the failure of the League of Nations?
The League of Nations had no army/police to enforce its decisions.
300
Race for empires, natural resources, and new markets.
Imperialism
300
What hardships did soldiers face in the trenches?
Trench foot and large rats!
300
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
300
What country in the Western hemisphere did Germany try to form an alliance with in the Zimmerman Telegram?
Mexico
300
What treaty ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
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Intense national loyalty and a desire for independence.
Nationalism
400
What types of weapons were introduced in WWI?
Flamethrower, machine guns, submarines, gas, zeppelins, and fighter-jets!
400
What effect did the leadership of the Bolsheviks have on Russia's role in WWI?
Russia withdrew from the war and signed a peace treaty with Germany.
400
Which of the following alliances did the U.S. join? a.) Central Powers b.) Allied Powers
Allied Powers
400
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was blamed for starting the war. (WAR GUILT CLAUSE)
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Whose assassination sparked WWI?
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary; Franz Ferdinand
500
What was the effect of the development of new weapons during WWI?
Weapons developed were more deadly than previous wars.
500
What new country was formed form parts of Russia and would later be the first country invaded in WWII?
Poland
500
What form of advertising was used to encourage Americans to support WWI?
Propaganda
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What two empires were eliminated from the world map as they turned into smaller countries?
The Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire
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