Causes of the War
What is the nickname for the causes of World War 1?
MANIA
Which two battles made both sides realize that the war wasn't going to be easy or last 6 months like they thought?
Battle of Verdun and Somme
Why was the United States neutral at the beginning of World War 1?
US didn't think the war involved them so they stayed out of it.
Name 3 propaganda tools used during World War 1.
Demonization
Emotional Appeals
Name Calling
Patriotic Appeals
Catchy Slogans
What year did the United States enter World War 1?
1917
Who made up the Big Four at the Paris Peace Conference?
U.S. ,Great Britain, France, & Italy
What is the name of the group that was responsible for killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
When countries agreed to support each other in case of war or being attacked by another nation.
Alliances
This style of fighting led to massive stalemates and a large number of deaths during World War 1.
Trench Warfare
How was the war positive for the United States?
Provided an economic boom in the US because of the jobs it provided.
Why did the Food Administration encourage people to eat less food during World War 1?
To be able to send food to the troops to give them the proper energy to fight the war.
What did American troops bring to World War 1?
Thousands of troops and fresh energy
What was the main purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
To preserve peace and prevent another war from happening.
Which country started with the Central Powers but joined the Allied Powers by the end of the war?
Italy
The feeling that one's nation is superior to others and creates a patriotic feeling in the country.
Nationalism
Which battle led to the surrender of Germany and marked the end of World War 1?
Battle of the Argonne Forest
What war strategy did Germany use to ensure that England and France would have difficulty receiving supplies to help their war efforts?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
What was the major way that the United States government got Americans to support the war or change their opinions?
Use of Propaganda
What was the major reason why Germany decided to surrender from World War 1?
Why didn't members of the US Senate support the Treaty of Versailles?
They thought it was too harsh on Germany and would cause them to be involved in world affairs.
What was the name of the technique that was used to help protect the Allies and their supplies from German U-boats?
Convoy System
When countries began to spend money on new weapons and technology because they believed the country should use force to achieve goals.
Militarism
Name of the countries apart of the Central Powers.
Austria-Hungary, Germany and the Ottoman Empire
Why did Germany decide to sink the Lusitania during World War 1?
It was believed that the United States was using the ship to supply England with weapons for the war.
Why were Women, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and other minorities important to the war effort at home during World War 1?
They took the jobs that men left when they went to war.
How did Russia leaving World War 1 impact Germany?
Germany saw a chance to win the war.
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany?
What was the name of the group that was the first to reach the Rhine River on the German border?
Harlem Hellfighters
When countries gained power by controlling small nations through force or diplomacy.
Imperialism
Name all countries apart of the Allied Powers.
Russia, France, Britain, the United States, Italy and Serbia
Which event caused the United States to declare war on Germany and end its neutrality?
The Zimmerman Telegram
Name two ways that Americans at home contributed to the war efforts.
Working in factories, growing victory gardens, eating less food, Heatless Mondays, and buying war bonds.
Give two reasons why Russia decided to surrender from World War 1.
Bolsheviks overthrew the gov’t
8 million Russians killed/wounded
Soldiers deserted the front
Food Riots
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What is a major reason why Wilson's Plan was not supported?
Nations wanted to put their interest first over others.
Ages 21 to 30
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary lead to the start of World War 1?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia which created a chain reaction of other countries declaring war on each other because of alliances.
Which battle marked the entry of the American troops into World War 1?
Second Battle of Marne
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram for Germany?
Germany wanted to ally with Mexico so that Mexico could start a war with the US in the hope of keeping the US out of World War 1.
How did the Sedition Act and Espionage Act impact the United States?
Made it illegal to speak badly about the government, the war, or the draft. Limited free speech during wartime.
Why did the Allies demand that Germany destroy all their big guns, tanks, and aircraft once the armistice was signed?
To make sure that Germany didn't have any power to start the war again.
Name two impacts of World War 1 on the world.
About 5 million Allied soldiers and 3.5 million soldiers died in combat
$30 billion worth of property damage
France, Britain and Germany were in debt to American banks and others.
New nations were formed in Europe
Name three countries formed after World War 1.
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Turkey