World War 1 Begins
In World War 1, what countries were the Triple Entente?
Great Britain
France
Russia
How did alliances cause World War 1?
Agreements among nations to each other if attacked were formed between 1879 and 1914.
what is the name of the event that occurred in January of 1905, when the peasants peacefully Marched to the tsar's Winter Palace?
Bloody Sunday
When did World War 1 end?
The war ended on November 11 1918.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand and why is he important?
Archduke of Austria Hungary-crown prince, heir to Austrian throne from 1896: assassinated on June 28, 1914 during good-will mission in Sarajevo, Bosnia (Au-Hung) by Serbians, sparking WWI: caused Germany and other Strauss Allies to declare war on Serbia and its allies. His murder was one of the causes of World War 1
What two events brought America into the war?
Sinking of the Lisutania and the Zimmerman Telegram
What year-year was the Civil War in Russia?
1917
Which countries were involved in World War 1?
Britain, France, USA, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
What is militarism and what did it cause?
a policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war. This is a symbol of strength.
Cause: Having a large and strong army made citizens of a country feel patriotic.
Name the major battle we discussed that occurred on the Eastern Front and the effect it had.
Battle of Tannenburg; Russia suffered high casualties and eventually left the war.
What was one of the revolutionary events that happened in Russia during this time?
Bloody Sunday
March Revolution
Bolshevik Revolution
Which president designed the 14 points and what were they supposed to do?
Woodrow Wilson; create lasting peace
What are the 4 main causes of World War 1? (Remember: M.A.I.N.)
M: Militarism
A: Alliance System (Alliances)
I: Imperialism
N: Nationalism
Name a battle that occurred on the Western Front.
Marne, Somme, Verdun
Who did tsar Nicholas 2 leave in charge of Russia when he took control of the army?
his wife Alexandria
Which of the Big Three wanted the worst treatment of Germany?
Clemenceau wanted the worst treatment of Germany, then there was Lloyd George, then Woodrow Wilson
Bonus!!!!
student answers vary
How did nationalism cause World War 1?
The French wanted revenge against Germany. pan slavish in eastern Europe. German pride in military power and industrial growth. large areas of both Austria Hungary and Serbia were home to differing nationalist groups, all whom wanted freedom from the states that they lived in
what type of government ruled Russia after the Russian revolution?
Communist Bolsheviks
What 4 things did Germany have to do as a condition of the Treaty of Versailles?
…forced to accept full responsibility for war
…loses all its territories
…must pay reparation payments to the Allies
… must only have a very limited military