The Beginning
What was America's stance at the beginning of the war?
Neutrality
Who were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Name one reason America joined the war
What is an armistice?
An agreement to stop fighting
How did Germany feel about the Treaty?
Hated it- resented being blamed and punished for the whole war.
The date WWI officially began
July 28,1914
Who were the Allies?
Great Britain, France, Russia
How many men were drafted into the US military?
2.8 million
Wilson's plan for peace
Fourteen Points
Name the 4 empires that were broken up by the Treaty
Austria-Hungarian, Russian, German, Ottoman
What was the "spark" that started the war?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Name 3 types of weapons developed during trench warfare.
Poison gas, tanks, grenades, camouflage, machine guns
How did America safely get it's soldiers to Europe?
Convoys
Who were the "Big Four"
Wilson, Orlando, George, Clemenceau
Name 3 consequences for Germany
Blamed, reparations, lost territory, demilitarized
Why did Britain get involved in the war?
Germany invaded Belgium to get to France. Belgium was neutral and had an alliance w/ Britain
Name 2 significant Trench Warfare Battles
Battle of Verdun, Battle of Somme
War bonds, women in the workforce, victory gardens
What was the name of the Conference where world leaders met?
Paris Peace Conference
Name 4 countries that formed as a result of the Treaty
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Turkey, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Finland
What were the 4 M.A.I.N. reasons for WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
When did America enter the war?
April 6, 1917
What types of Propaganda did Wilson use to convince Americans to support the war?
Posters, Movies, 4-minute men
What was the final document drafted by the conference called?
Treaty of Versailles
Discuss the cultural effect WWI had on America
Religion, emotional, art and literature