Causes
What acronym do we use for causes
MAIN
Who's death was the spark of WW1?
US declared what at the start of war?
Neutrality
What kind of war was WW1?
What side won WW1?
Allies
What does the I in MAIN stand for
Imperialism
What country was Ferdinand from
Austria Hungary
Why did the US declare neutrality
wanted to avoid war
not their issue
nation of immigrants
How did the US grow its military so fast
the Draft
Who did France and Britain want to punish
Germany
What does the A in MAIN stand for
Who declared war first in WW1?
Austria Hungary on Serbia
What event was the first loss of US life due to WW1
Lusitania
How did the US convince the population to sacrifice for the war
propaganda
Explain what the US wanted during peace talks
long-lasting peace
Leauge of Nations
What is nationalism and How did nationalism lead to WW1
Nationalism: Extreme pride in your country
Countries wanted to prove their superiority
Austria Hungary and Serbia both wanted control over
Bosnia
What two things caused the US to enter the war
1. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
2. Zimmerman Note
What role did women play in WW1?
Took over jobs when men left
What was the War Guilt Clause
What is militarism and how did militarism lead to WW1?
Militarism: Strengthening army
Militarism led to WW1 because they had strong armies that influenced public policy and were ready to use them
List the 3 main European powers on the Allies and Central Powers
Allies: Britain, France, Russia
Central: Austria Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Germany
What did the Zimmerman note say?
Mexico and Germany should form an alliance and Mexico should invade US
Describe 3 ways the people at home (Homefront) participated in the war effort
Answers may vary
Explain 3 ways Germany was punished in the Treaty of Versailles
Answers will vary
- loss of colonies
-limitation of military
- loss of land
- War reperations