Causes of WWI
What event is often considered the spark that started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who were the main countries in the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States.
What year did the United States enter World War I?
1917
What treaty officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What was one of the SIX reasons the US got involved?
Propaganda
A Desire for Peace
Traditional Sympathy
The Lusitania
Relationships with Britain
The Zimmerman Telegram
Name one of the 4 MAIN causes of World War I that involves competition between countries.
Imperialism
Name one country that was part of the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), or Bulgaria.
What was one reason the U.S. decided to join the war?
Germany sinking The Lusitania or the Zimmerman Telegram.
When did World War I officially end?
November 11, 1918 at 11am
How did WWI impact America?
More jobs were created and the economy continued to grow; Women's lives in America were forever changed; The U.S. Food Administration was created.
How did alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
Alliances created a situation where a conflict between two countries turned into a war between several countries.
What was the main difference between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers?
They were opposing alliances during the war, with the Allies fighting against the Central Powers.
How did American soldiers impact the war effort?
They provided fresh troops and resources that helped the Allies push back the Central Powers.
What was the purpose of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points Speech?
It gave the guidelines necessary to end WWI and to maintain peace.
What is an armistice?
It's an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting.
What were the original names of the two sides at the beginning of World War I?
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.
What impact did the alliance system have on the war?
It caused the war to expand quickly as countries honored their alliances.
How did American women impact the war efforts?
Women took over the mens jobs and planted victory gardens to keep the country running. They also worked in factories to build war supplies and took jobs on military bases.
What was one significant outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
It placed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
What did women in America gain from World War I?
A right to vote with the 19th Amendment and more job opportunities.
Explain how nationalism contributed to World War I.
Nationalism led countries to take action at home while the war was going on to support it. It also made men want to fight in the war as soldiers.
What were two reasons the U.S. contributed to the Allied Powers victory in World War I?
They brought in new skill, more money, and provided more weapons to help the Allied Powers win. They sent in American Soldiers that were strong and healthy when the others were injured and exhausted.
How did public opinion in the U.S. change from neutrality to support for entering the war?
Increased attacks on American ships and strong propaganda campaigns swayed public opinion.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
It's purpose was to try and prevent future wars and to maintain peace.
Define Isolationist and tell why America chose to be this.
Preferring to stay neutral, letting others handle their own affairs. America wanted to avoid conflict that didn't involve them.