Causes
The Alliance system in Europe created what between nations?
Competition
What is the name of the Archduke who was murdered by a Serbian Nationalist in 1914?
Franz Ferdinand
What event is considered the "spark" that set off WWI?
The assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke by a Serbian Nationalist.
Define Patriotism
a love for your country
Who is our narrator and how old is he?
Paul Baumer, age 19
Why was France keen to join a war against Germany?
Germany had recently defeated France in a previous war and charged them heavy fines and taken a lot of land from them.
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (later known as the Allies)?
France, Britain, Russia (later, the USA)
What was the time frame for WWI?
1914-1918
Define Nationalism
the belief that your country is superior to others, but that only specific people in your country are worthy of membership in your country; a form of racism
Of the soldiers we've met so far, which two are not teenagers?
Katczinsky & Detering
Why did Woodraw Wilson try hard to keep the United States out of the war? Name at least 2 factors.
Many Americans viewed the war as not our issue and Wilson had recently run on a peaceful campaign to take office. Additionally, we were making money by trading to both sides.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance (later known as the Central Powers)?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (later, the Ottomon Empire)
Explain the Zimmerman Note Incident.
Germany attempted to send a message to Mexico urging them to attack the United States in exchange for partnership and retaking the southwest portion of the USA.
Great Britain intercepted the message and showed it to the United States.
Define Militarism
The belief that all national issues can and should be solved through military force, priority spending on militaries
Which character is described as skinny and is a locksmith?
Tjaden
List the 4 main causes of WWI
Hint: 3 of them end in -ism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
The Alliance System
One nation switched sides mid-war. Who was it?
Italy left the Central Powers and joined the Allies.
In which year did the United States officially enter the war?
1917
Define Imperialism
Economic and political control over weaker nations, similar to colonization
Which character is girl crazy?
Leer
There were multiple factors that caused the USA to join the war when we did. List 2 of them.
Germany kept sinking our ships.
The Zimmerman Note.
Germany ignored Wilson's pleas for peace.
Russia dropped out because they were facing a revolution at home.
Germany was heavily punished at the end of the war. Name 4 humiliating items in the peace treaty.
1. War Guilt Clause
2. Not allowed to maintain an army.
3. They had to give back all land won in this and previous wars.
4. The owed billions of dollars in reparations.
Define Dough Boys
American soldiers joining WWI
Which Company are our main characters in?
The 2nd Company