Causes of War
Name that Person!
War Time Events
Aftermath
Vocabulary
100
Name the 4 MAIN causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialisms
Nationalism
100
28th President of the US
Woodrow Wilson
100
The Western Front strategy was mostly what type of warfare.
Trench Warfare
100
What was Wilsons' plan for peace called?
the 14 points
100
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.
200
Why did President Wilson want to avoid war in 1914?
Nation of Immigrants
200
Russian Revolutionary
Vladimir Lenin
200
Name at least 3 new technologies used in the war that changed the way wars would be fought for the future.
Poison gas
Tanks
planes
machine guns
flame thrower
200
An organization for international cooperation established at the initiative of the victorious Allied powers after World War 1
League of Nations
200
Define Armistice
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
300
WWI started over the assassination of who AND who was responsible (group not single person).
Franz Ferdinand
Black Hand
300
famous Harlem Hellfighter soldier __________
Henry Johnson
300
What treaty was essential for Germany to continue fighting the war agaisnt the allies?
Brest-Litovsk treaty between Germany and the Russian red army
300
Why did the US reject the Treaty of Versailles?
They wanted the ability themselves to decide on going to war.
300
Explain the following concept
"War of Attrition"
a prolonged war or period of conflict during which each side seeks to gradually wear out the other
400
Name the 2 primary causes for the US congress to declare war on Germany.
Sinking of the Lusitania
Zimmerman telegram
400
American Expeditionary Force commander
John Pershing
400
The American Counter-punch to draw Germany into a ceasefire.
Battle of the Argonne Forest
400
Why did many nations, France and Britain especially disagree with Wilson's plan for peace?
Many wanted Germany to pay! Pay for the damages!
400
Explain why the Bolshevik Revolution occurred.
The workers wanted to throw off the monarchy due to internal societal problems etc.
500
Describe the many other reasons (outside of the 2 primary ones) the US leaned heavily toward supporting the British rather than Germany?
Political:
News:
Business:
Wilsons cabinet and admin was friendly toward the British
Propaganda machine - News on came through the British
More companies were economically tied to British government/companies than Germany.
500
Who is the Vampire representing?
French Prime Minister: Clemenceau
500
What is the reason for the high death toll during WWI?
Technology was superior to tactics
500
State at least 5 specific points from Wilson's ideas for a lasting peace.
Teacher to judge
500
Define reparations.
the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.