Beginning of War
The assassination of this person started the war
Archduke Ferdinand from Austria
When was the Archduke Ferdinand assassinated?
July 1914
What was the US stance in the war at the beginning?
They took a neutral stance and helped both sides with supplies
This person talked about how Germany was hungry for the power of that it saw england had and wanted that and was one key part in its wanting WW1
WEB Dubois
how many people died during ww1
30 millions
Who were the Triple Alliance of Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Wilson Issues 14 points
Jan 1918
Who did the US declare war on?
Germany after submarine welfare
This person created the 14 points and called Germany an autocratic power
Woodrow Wilson
when did woodrow wilson offer Peace without victory
Jan 1917
Who were the Triple Alliance in WW1
Britain, France, and Russia
US joins war
Why was the US scared when the revolution happened in Russia?
With a new revolution Russia may withdraw because of the impact on the war in the country
These people said that the war was poor people from all the countries fighting rich people from all countries in a war with no real cause
What was the motto of the Bolshevik Revolution?
Peace Land and Bread
What was one cause for the war?
Colonized Powers making it a quest for emperialism.
Fight for land!
first revolution in Russia
Feb 1917
what stakes did the US have in war?
War loans to GB
exports to GB would stop if lost
Germ would close doors and have alot of land
GB ally become useless
This person offered a plan to end WW1 in "Peace without victory"
Woodrow Wilson
What were the 2 fronts of the war?
West front: Britain and France on Germ (trench warfare)
Eastern Front: Russia on Germ and Austria
Austria Declares War on Surbia
Russia Declares war on Austria
Germany on Russia
and then who joined the war against who?
Britain and France on Germany
Bolshevik or Communist Revolution
causing Russia to withdraw from war
Nov 1917
What did Woodrow Wilson say the reason the US joined the war was?
we joined the war for self determination of countries and justice for all peoples of all nationalities
wrote the african roots of war criticizing all the countries for the fight for freed when colored people every where were being oppressed
WEB Dubois
What was the condition of Russia during world war 1
huge army but not enough bayonette weapons- farmers fighting so starving at home front to fight war