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List the four MAIN causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
True or False- Britain, France, and Russia were all Allies in WWI? If false, who was the Central Power?
True
True or False- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Portugal were all Central Powers? If false, which one was not a Central Power
False, Portugal
What year did the US get involved in WWI?
1917
What day and year was the armistice signed?
November 11, 1918
Who killed Franz Ferdinand and what nationality was the shooter?
Gavrilo Princip- Serbian
What role did women play in WWI?
They played a large role- worked in factories, offices, shops, paved streets, ran hospitals.
Define stalemate
A deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other.
What weapon was known as the "trench sweeper"
Shotgun
What was the name of the treaty that ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
The Balkans were known as the what of Europe in 1914?
The Powder Keg (any little spark was sure to set off an explosion at anytime.)
Name any 3 of the new weapons introduced in WWI?
Poison gas, tanks, airplanes, machine guns, submarines, may include others
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
The Germans announcing they would sink any ship in the waters near Britain without warning.
One of the first steps to leading the Americans in the war was the sinking of what British passenger ship? It killed 128 US citizens.
Lusitania
What was the war guilt clause?
It made Germany take full responsibility for starting the war.
What was the Austrian Ultimatum?
Final set of Austrian demands to punish Serbia for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. (It was rejected)
How did the allies protect themselves against U-BOATS?
The organized convoys (groups of merchant vessels protected by warships)
What did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk do?
Ended the war between Germany and Russia following the Russian revolution. This allowed Germany to focus all resources on the western front.
What was the Zimmerman Note and who was involved?
A note from Germany to Mexico to try to get them to become allies with one another in WWI. They claimed to help to reconquer land lost during the Mexican-American War if they did so.
Define reparations
Payments for war damage
What was Pan-Slavism?
The idea that all Slavic people shared a common nationality. (Russia felt it was its duty to protect Serbia because both had large Slavic populations.)
What is conscription?
Military draft (all young men were available to be drafted by their military to fight in the war)
Describe the Schlieffen Plan
In the case of war, Germany would attack France and defeat them quickly before moving to attack Russia.
What was the goal of Wilson's 14 points?
Resolve this war and help prevent future wars
Define mandates
Territories administered by Western Powers. (Britain and France gained mandates of German colonies in Africa)