Home Front
What was the home front?
People that were at home during WW1 instead of fighting
What was the name of the new style of warfare used on the Western Front?
trench warfare
What were the four main causes for WW1?
M. militarism
A. alliances
I. imperialism
N. nationalism
Why was it called the Treaty of Versailles?
It was signed in the Palace of Versailles in France.
Which country left the war due to internal conflict going on at home?
Russia
What was it called when men were called to serve in the military during WW1?
Drafted
Which front used trench warfare during the war?
The Western front (border of Germany and France)
What was militarism?
the policy of building up or creating a large military to have more and better weapons than everyone else.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Why did America enter the war?
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram
Who would take jobs that were left behind by men being drafted for war?
Women
What new military technology had the most significant impact during WW1?
machine guns and heavy artillery
What was alliances?
An agreement between two or more countries to defend each other.
Which of the "Big Four" did not sign the treaty?
The U.S.
What event led to the start of WW1?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
During WW1, the government would sell these to earn money for the war.
War bonds
Which new form of warfare caused the most deaths during WW1?
chemical gas warfare
What was imperialism?
Country's attempt to extend its power and influence over other countries
What was the effect of The Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
B. Germany was blamed for the war
R. Germany had to pay reparations
A. Germany's army was reduced
T. Germany lost its territories
Which countries made up the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and The Ottoman Empire
WW1 Was a time of _______________, which involved the governments, economies, and populations of the nations involved
Total War
What was a condition that soldiers would develop as a result of the explosions and fighting.
Shell Shock
extreme pride and loyalty in one's country or the belief your country is better than other countries
Who else was impacted by the treaty besides Germany?
Austria-Hungary, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia
Which countries made up the Allied Powers?
America, Britain, France, and Russia