Beginning of WWI
How did militarism lead to WWI beginning?
Countries built up their militaries to compete with each other. Created jealousy and fear.
Why was trench warfare utilized so much in WW1?
How did Germany violate Belgian neutrality?
Germany invaded neutral Belgium and committed war crimes while in country
How did America improve its military when it entered WW1?
By using a military draft
Identify at least 2 main countries who helped to decide the end of WW1.
Identify the main country not allowed
US, France, England, Italy
Germany was not allowed
How did Alliances help lead to WWI starting?
Countries began to team up with each other. Once one country went to war, led to others immediately joining in.
How did machine guns change how WW1 was fought?
Made it much harder to advance and attack when compared to older weapons
How did the German use submarine warfare?
Unrestricted. They warned the world that anyone going though their waters would be attacked.
What were war bonds and what were they used for?
American citizens could give money to the government to support the war effort. People would get money back after the war.
Where did the Conference that helped end WW1 take place?
Paris, France
How did Imperialism held lead to WWI?
Countries competed for places to control to get resources from. Led to war/conflict for those areas.
How did chemical weapons change the way WW1 was fought?
Made it easier to clear trenches. Made it to where soldiers always had to have gas masks.
Later banned from use in war.
What was the Lusitania and how did it affect America?
British ship sunk by a German submarine. American citizens were killed when the ship was sunk
What was the process of restricting access to goods in America called?
Identify at least 1 of Wilson's 14 points we covered
Free to travel and trade on the seas
Militaries needed to be made smaller
Countries had to give up colonies
Formation of the League of Nations
How did Nationalism help lead to WW1 starting?
Created competition and hatred between different countries
How did artillery change the way WW1 was fought?
Allowed armies to avoid direct conflict. Still allowed them to do lots of damage without sending soldiers into direct conflict.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram and how did it help lead to America going into WW1?
German message to Mexico asking Mexico to attack the US. American intercepted it and declared war with Germany.
How did the role of women in society change in WW1?
Women not only had to take care of the home but also work in places that men normally did.
Identify at least 1 result of the Treaty of Versailles
Germany had to weaken their Army
Germany accepted full blame for the war
Germany had to pay money to the Allies
Germany had to give up large chunks of territory
League of Nations was formed
Whose assassination helped lead to WW1 starting?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Describe one aspect of life for soldiers in trench warfare.
Lack of sleep, constant fear of attack, poor living conditions, fighting in No Man's Land was brutal and almost always deadly
Define total warfare.
War in which everyone, not just soldiers were involved. Included civilians, factories, women, and children.
What is propaganda and how was it used in WW1?
Words or images designed to convince people to do or think something
Used in America to get people to support the war effort.
What was one failure of Wilson's 14 Points?
American did not join the League of Nations