Beginning of the War, During the War, & Propaganda
What was one of the main factors why so many nations went to War?
Nations were allying with each other and that led to allied nations go to war with other nations.
Who tried to lead a new German offensive toward the war's end?
Erich Ludenorff
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
He was a primary figure in the establishment of Communist Russia.
What was Woodrow Wilson's take on the US entering the War?
He believed we needed to defend the ideals of liberty, Democracy, and rights, and that Neutrality was no longer an option.
Define Militarism.
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
What did Germany have to do according to the Treaty of Versailles?
Reduce their military numbers to 100,000 men, call back their navy, and eliminate their Airforce.
How did the ruling of Tsar Alexander II, Alexander III, and Nicholas II differ?
Tsar Alexander II was focused on trying to improve Russia, Alexander III had oppressed ethnic minorities, and Nicholas II was primarily trying to keep power to himself and away from reformists.
What was Senator George Norris's take on the US entering the War?
Norris saw the US entering the war as an economic issue.
Name 3 new technologies used in WWI.
Aircraft, Automatic and repeating guns, Gas.
How did the Paris Peace Conference influence the end of several governments?
New borders were drawn and this caused empires to collapse and nations to split into independent nations.
What was the result of the 1917 Revolution?
The Tsar Advocated and then two new government bodies (The provisional government and the Soviets) were established to maintain the power balance.
What were Woodrow Wilson's Reasons for entering the war?
Several lives have been lost, no matter the flag, making the German empire a global Threat.
What was the Purpose of Propaganda?
Build support for the war and receive volunteers.
What was Woodrow Wilson's portrayal of the war?
A people's war against, "Absolutism and militarism".
How was the Communist Revolution Portrayed by Soviet artists? How did it differ from actual events?
A glorious takeover and a breathtaking battle, when in reality they simply took control as there was little resistance.
What were Noriss's reasons for entering the war?
It was for economic purposes and compared American citizens to being used as an insurance policy to have the debt paid off.
Name the leader that was assassinated and led to the beginning of the war.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
How did the revolutionary forces affect the mindsets of the German population?
It created a fear of communism.
How did Stalin gain so much power over the Soviets?
As the general secretary, he gave jobs to those close to him and to those that agreed to help him gain more influence.
How did the reasons between Wilson and Norris differ?
Wilson was focused more on the defense of the rights of man, whereas Norris saw the intervention as an economic move.