A Global Conflict/Causes of WW1
What major event happened in Sarajevo?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was in Sarajevo.
Which three countries made up the Central Powers?
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
What did Isolationists want America to do in response to WW1?
Isolationists want to keep the U.S. out of war.
How did Schenk v. United States limit freedom of speech?
Schenk v. United States limited freedom of speech under the idea of “clear and present danger”
Who controlled the most territory in the years 1914 to 1917?
The Allied Powers controlled the most territory between 1914 and 1917.
What was a cause of WW1 that had been growing for years?
The system of interlocking alliance between European nations was a cause of WW1 that had been growing for years.
Which three countries made up the Allied Powers?
Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Russia
What about the Zimmermann Telegram made the U.S. upset with Germany?
The Zimmermann Telegram showed that Germany promised Mexico help to regain lost territory.
What were propaganda posters used for?
One purpose of propaganda posters was to encourage young men to enlist in the military.
What was President Wilson's goal at the end of the war?
The goal of President Wilson was global peace and self-determination.
What Central Powers country was located at 40 degrees North latitude and 40 degrees East longitude?
Turkey was a Central Powers country located 40 degrees North latitude and 40 degrees East longitude.
What was a drawback to trench warfare?
A drawback to trench warfare was that trenches were often unsanitary and disease-ridden.
Why did President Wilson say the U.S. couldn't remain neutral anymore?
Wilson’s reason for why the U.S. couldn’t remain neutral is that Germany’s actions violated international law.
What was the European leaders goal at the end of the war?
The goal of European leaders was to punish Germany for the war.
What are the five causes of WW1 that make up the anagram MANIA?
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What role did pilots play in WW1?
Airplane pilots played a role of engaging in dogfights and dropping bombs.
What was John Maynard Keynes problem with the Treaty of Versailles?
John Maynard Keynes criticizes the Treaty of Versailles for not addressing the economic rehabilitation of Europe and the lack of interest in economic problems.