Causes of the War
What is nationalism?
Pride in your nation or country
Where is the eastern front? Where is the western front?
Western = France and Germany
Who was Vladimir Lenin? what did he believe in?
Leader of the Bolshevik party who wanted to bring communism to Russia and overthrow the monarchy
What is the treaty of versailles?
Treaty that ended the war
Was trench warfare used again ever in war? Why or why not?
it is not ever used again
It is an ineffective way to fight
Everyone had to join because Europe had so many alliances
What is total war?
When a country dedicates every citizen and every industry to the war effort
What are some of the main ideas of communism?
Equality for everyone, distribution of wealth to everyone, jobs for all
Who was Woodrow Wilson and what were the 14 Points?
US president at the Treaty of Versailles.
His 14 points were his main ideas for after the war. they were focused on peace and cooperation between nations
Who was the last king of Russia before Lenin took over?
Nicholas II
Who was shot to start the war? Why?
Franz Ferdinand.
He was the heir to the throne of austria hungary and was shot by revolutionaries in the Balkans who wanted freedom from austria's rule
What is trench warfare?
two sides build trenches for protection between "no man's land".
during battle, each side will run across and try to move the line for their benefit
How did Lenin take over Russia?
Germany helped to smuggle him back in from exile and he took over the government with the Bolsheviks.
They occupied Petrograd (the capital) and overthrew the government in the winter palace
Why did the United States enter the war? What event occurred?
Sinking of the Lusitania ship by Germany was very unpopular amongst Americans (American people were on board).
As a result, Wilson brought US into war
Which Russian leader decided to pull Russia out of the war? Why?
Vladimir Lenin
They were losing so badly and Russia's economy was failing. People wanted communism
What are the MAIN causes of world war 1? describe them
militarism
alliances
industrialization and imperialism
nationalism
What is propaganda?
A type of media used to persuade the public's opinion or push the public toward a specific goal
What did Lenin do while he was in exile and living in Germany?
Read about communism and plotted his takeover of Russia
What is "armistice day"? What holiday is it today?
End of the war
Veterans day
Who are the Bolsheviks?
Lenin's followers who formed their own political party
How did an increase in militarism cause world war I?
Countries had huge standing armies and were prepared to use them any time something happened
What were 3 ways that the western front differed from the eastern front?
Geography
Style of warfare
Countries involved
What event/period in Lenin's life do you think was the most impactful to the Russian revolution?
Answers vary
Who were the big 3? how did their ideas differ?
France - most harsh punishments
Great Britain- middle ground, only wanted financial benefits for themselves
USA - most peaceful
Who were the two sets of alliances in the war?
Central powers = Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy
Allies = USA, France, Great Brit, Belgium, Serbia, Russia