Causes of WWI
Explain how militarism led to WWI.
The build up of weapons meant every nation was prepared for war and eager to show off their capabilities.
Trenches were ditches built for soldiers to hide in while fighting.
Identify one way the power of the government increased during WWI.
Public Opinion, Economics, Drafting of Soldiers
Which nation joined the Allies in 1917 which had a big impact on Allied morale?
United States
What was the name of the peace settlement between the Big Three and Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Identify one new weapon used during WWI.
machine gun, grenade, poison gas, mine
Explain why the governments of Europe turned to drafting soldiers.
Not enough soldiers volunteered to keep up with the demands of the war.
Which Allied nation saw the biggest impact of WWI? Why?
France - most fighting took place in France!
What was the name of the conference where the Big Three met to negotiate final peace terms?
The Paris Peace Conference
Explain how nationalism led to WWI.
Nationalism is an intense love for one's nation. Nations were eager to show off and defent the greatness of their country.
Identify one new type of transportation used during WWI.
Uboats, Tanks, Airplanes
Provide two examples of how the government attempted to regulate the economy during WWI.
Rationing, rent/price restrictions, planned economy, takeover of industries, women in workforce
Which Allied nation felt the smallest impact of World War I? Why?
United States - spent the shortest amount of time in the war.
Who were the three members of the "Big Three?"
Great Britain, France, USA
Explain how imperialism led to WWI.
Imperialism created conflict and tension between the nations of Europe which easily sparked into war.
Explain why trench warfare was used during WWI. Explain why is was unsuccessful.
Identify one of the four goals of propaganda.
Recruit troops, Conserve resources, General War Support, War Bonds
What were the views of Great Britain on the punishment of Germany?
In the middle - Germany should be punished but fairly
What point from Wilson's Fourteen Points did the Big Three agree to keep?
Explain how the assassination led to WWI.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the other tensions that had been mounting in Europe. It was the final straw.
Identify two battles of WWI.
Verdun, Somme, Ypres, Marne, Gallipoli, Amiens
Identify and explain one propaganda technique.
Bandwagon, Emotional Appeal, Patriotic Appeal, Glittering Generalities, Dehumanizing the Enemy, Name Calling, Transfer, Plain Folks, Card Stacking, Testimonial
What did President Wilson propose as his plan for peace following the war? Identify one provision.
Identify and explain one provision of the Treaty of Versailles.
Guilt Clause
Arms Reduction
Reparations
Lost Land
League of Nations
Extra Nations