Causes
What were the four main causes of World War I
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Which countries were in the allied powers?
Britain, France, Russia, Japan, and Italy (later)
What were two of the deadliest battles on the Western Front?
Battle of Verdun, Battle of the Somme
On what date did World War I officially end, and how was the fighting stopped?
November 11th, 1918. An armistice was signed which ended fighting.
final set of demands.
ultimatum
How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of World War I
alliances were formed with powerful nations, tensions arose when some countries felt like these alliances were a threat to their power.
Which countries were in the central powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire
Why did Russia struggle to support its soldiers on the Eastern front?
Lack of industrialization.
Who were the "Big Four" at the Paris Peace Conference, and what was one major difference in their goals?
*COUNTRIES not people
US, France, Britain, Italy
large, gas filled balloon.
zeppelin
What event is described as the immediate cause of World War I, and who was responsible for it?
assassination of Franz Duke Ferdinand, Gavrillo Princip
What was the Schlieffen plan?
This plan aimed to quickly defeat France within six weeks before turning to fight Russia.
What are two ways governments controlled their countries through "total war" policies?
controlled resources, censored the press, used propaganda to influence public opinion, and drafted soldiers into military service, women worked in factories while men were fighting.
What was the purpose of Wilson’s Fourteen Points, and what was the most important idea within them?
Purpose was to prevent future conflicts/global stability.
Most important idea: the creation of the League of Nations
"the draft" which required all young men to be ready for military or other service.
conscription
Name two new weapons or military strategies introduced during WWI
tank, machine gun, trench Warfare, poison gas, etc.
Describe some of the living conditions during trench warfare. Be as specific as you can.
Dirty, living with mice, living in mud, trench foot, disease spread, cramped quarters, etc.
What two events pushed the United States to enter World War I?
Zimmerman telegram, sinking of the Lusitania
What were the terms for the treaty of Versailles?
Germany to pay billions in reparations, Germany to lose land, colonies, and to take complete and total responsibility for causing the war.
right of people to choose their own government
self-determination
Where was Archduke Ferdinand's assassin from?
Serbia
What role did German U-Boats play in WWI?
German U-Boats patrolled the English Channel and threatened incoming supply ships. They torpedoed ships they deemed threats.
How did the entry of the United States impact the outcome of the war?
Supplied fresh troops and resources, war ended soon after.
How does the Treaty of Versailles pave the way for Nazism and the rise of Hitler?
Germany was very poor and lost all credibility after the war. Hitler comes along and promises prosperity, wealth, and respect like they've never had before.
nonbinding agreement to follow common policies
Entente