Definitions
all resources are going to war efforts
Reparations
the act of making amends for a wrong or injury, typically through payments, services, or apologizes
What caused Britain to enter the war
Due to Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium- violating the Treaty of London
What group seized complete control of Russia in 1917
Bolshevik
Neutrality
the state of not supporting or taking sides with any party in a conflict
Fourteen Points
1918 statement of war aims by US president Wilson, outlining a plan for a just and lasting peace following WW1
What were 2 reasons the Schlieffen Plan failed
1- Russia mobilized faster than expected
2- Trench warfare in France
what were the four causes of WW1
M.A.I.N- Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
Militarism
an ideology or policy advocating for a strong military
Western Front
France and the side that had the trenches
According to the Zimmerman note, what did Germany promise to Mexico if they attacked the US
Germany promised to support Mexico in reconquering the "lost territory" in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
what was "no mans land"
the part of land in between the trenches
Zepplins
a type of large, rigid German airship
Eastern Front
Russia
What contributed to the US's decision to enter war
Germany's resumption of the unrestricted submarine warfare, which sank American Merchant Ships and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
Propaganda
spreading of information, rumors, or ideas- often biased, misleading, or false to influence public opinions
Alliance
a formal agreement between countries to work together for mutual benefit
The Treaty of Versailles focused mainly on _____
Punishing Germany