M.A.I.N Factors
M.A.I.N stands for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
How did military leaders contribute to militarism?
The promotion of military expansion and strategies.
Why was the Second Battle of the Marne pivotal for the Allies?
Turning point for the Allies.
These types of tensions were happening in the Balkans prior to WW1
Ethnic tensions and political instability.
Conscription consisted of
Mandatory military service.
Militarism contributed what to WW1?
It fueled an arms race and aggressive policies.
General Helmuth von Moltke lead what country during WW1?
Germany/Prussia
Why was the Battle of Saint Mihiel significant to the U.S.?
First major U.S. victory.
These nations formed the Triple Entente
France, Britain, and Russia.
These countries practiced conscription
Germany, France, Britain, and U.S.
This country had the strongest militarism.
Germany.
with a focus on military power and expansion.
This is a strategy military leaders favored for trench warfare in WW1.
Offensive strategies for quick victories.
What was the goal of the Meuse Offensive?
To break German defenses.
the result was significant territorial gains for the Allies.
These nations formed the Triple Alliance
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
A term used to describe psychological trauma experienced by soldiers due to the horrors of war
Shell Shock/PTSD
Nationalism impacted nations' decisions by
Creating competition and conflict.
and the desire for national dominance.
Offensive strategies impacted the war by
Leading to high casualties and stalemates.
This was signed in 1918 in-order for WW1 to end.
Armistice on November 11, 1918
How did the alliances create tension?
Escalating conflicts and Bind countries together
Alliances created tension by binding countries to defend each other, escalating conflicts into larger wars.
These events led to the U.S. entry into WW1
Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.
An example of militarism from WW1.
Germany's naval buildup and British expansion.
the arms races among major powers.
General John J. Pershing leads American forces in what battle?
Meuse-Argonne.
This was signed in 1919 to officially end WW1
Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919.
This belief made nations feel invincible at the war's onset
Belief in rapid victories and military strength.
Nations felt invincible due to their military strength and the belief in rapid victories, as seen in Germany's Schlieffen Plan.
The U.S. rejected the Treaty of Versailles due to
Concerns over the League of Nations.