Allies + Warfare
Trench warfare was fought in ____.
Trenches
What is militarism?
the belief or desire of a government or people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and use it aggressively to expand national interests and values
Who got assasitanted, sparking the beginning of WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was the president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the Armistice of 1918?
An agreement that ended the fighting in World War I on November 11, 1918. It marked the moment when the Allied Powers (like France, Britain, and later the U.S.) and Germany agreed to stop fighting
What was trench foot?
Trench foot (immersion foot syndrome) is a serious condition resulting from your feet being wet for too long. It causes damage to the circulation and nerve function of the foot.
A disease that soldiers would get due to the conditions in the trenches.
Most common in WWI
What are alliances/what is an alliance?
A union or "friendship" military wise between 2+ countries
People from _____ (nation) killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Hint: starts with an S.
Serbia/Serbian
What were Victory Gardens?
Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Germany [1][2] during World War I and World War II. They grew food to become more self-sufficient in communities and sent food to troops.
Why did they want to stop fighting?
By the fall of 1918, the war had dragged on for over four years. Both sides were exhausted, and Germany, in particular, was facing internal unrest and military collapse. The Allies had gained ground, and many people wanted peace to end the massive loss of life.
What was no man's land?
The are in between the trenches where very few men set foot.
What is imperialism?
One nation's reach and power over another, the desire to expand a nation's power and influence, gain more territory
Name the Allies.
Belgium, France, Great Britain, USA, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Greece, and many more.
What was the draft? Who did it apply to?
Where men had to be selected to go to war, applied to men ages 18-35 with able bodies and minds.
What were some terms the Allies gave to the Central Powers?
Name the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What is nationalism?
A strong pride for one's country/nation
True or False: Sophie, Franz Ferdinand's wife was also killed alongside him, and it was by pure happenstance.
True. Franz and Sophie's driver apparently made a wrong term, leading them to be shot in a place they were not supposed to be driving in.
The Zimmerman Telegram made many Americans angry at the betrayal from other countries. Describe what the Zimmerman Telegram was.
The Zimmerman Telegram was secret communication issued by Germany in 1917. It proposed a military contract between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany and said that Mexico should invade the USA. The telegram revealed Germany's aggressive intentions and potential threats to American sovereignty, which played a crucial role in swaying public opinion in the U.S. toward entering the war.
True or False: The armistice was a temporary ceasefire, meaning it ended the fighting but didn't fully resolve the causes of the war.
True
What is a dogfight?
A dogfight is a close-range aerial combat between military aircraft, originating during World War I. It involves fighter planes maneuvering, turning, climbing, and swirling to engage in battle.
What does MAAIN stand for?
Militarism, alliances, assassination, imperialism, nationalism
What was WWI's original name?
The Great War
What year and why did the USA join WWI?
1917. Mainly because of the Zimmerman Telegram, threats to national security, wanted to help fight against terrorism, and the spread of ideas we didn't align with.
Explain the legacy that the armistice has left on American culture and holidays.
The Armistice took effect at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918, which is why Veterans Day (in the U.S.) and Remembrance Day (in other countries) are celebrated on this date. It’s often referred to as the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."