M.A.I.N. Causes
What does the “M” in M.A.I.N. stand for in the causes of WWI?
What is Militarism
What is trench warfare?
A type of combat in which opposing armies dig trenches to defend against each other.
On what date was the Armistice signed to end fighting in WWI?
November 11, 1918
Who were the two main leaders of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky
Which U.S. President proposed the 14 Points for peace?
Woodrow Wilson
Which event is considered the direct cause that triggered WWI?
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why was WWI considered a largely defensive war?
What is because both sides relied on trenches and fortifications, leading to stalemates.
What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?
It stopped the German advance into France and led to trench warfare on the Western Front.
What were two major issues in Russia before the revolution?
What is poor working conditions, food shortages, military defeats, lack of political representation, corruption.
Name one of Frances main goals for the Treaty of Versailles.
What is punish Germany, gain security, reclaim Alsace-Lorraine, weaken German military.
Explain how alliances (the “A” in M.A.I.N.) contributed to the outbreak of WWI.
What is that alliances created a domino effect; countries were drawn into war to support allies.
What nickname did soldiers give to the no-man’s land between opposing trenches?
What is “No-man’s land”
Name a new technology used in WWI and their impact.
What is machine guns (high casualty rates), poison gas (psychological and physical damage), tanks (breakthroughs in trench lines), airplanes (reconnaissance and combat).
Which side of the Alliances was Russia a part of.
What is the Allied Powers
What was Germany required to do under the Treaty?
What is Pay reparations, reduce military, give up colonies, accept blame for the war (War Guilt Clause).
What does “imperialism” refer to, and how did it increase tensions before WWI?
What is that imperialism is the competition for colonies and resources, creating rivalries among European powers.
What was the “Race to the Sea”?
What is both sides tried to outflank each other after the initial battles, extending trench lines to the North Sea.
What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram?
What is that it was an intercepted message between Mexico and Germany that promised German aid if Mexico would attack the States. This would be one of the pieces that pulled the United States into the war alongside the submarine attacks.
What type of government replaced the Tsarist regime after the revolution?
Communist / Soviet government
Why did some countries view the Treaty as unfair or ineffective?
What is it punished Germany harshly, ignored colonial issues, and set the stage for future conflicts like WWII.
Nationalism was a cause of WWI. Give an example of how nationalism contributed to the war.
What is 1. Ethnic groups seeking independence (e.g., Serbs in Austria-Hungary) 2. Intense pride leading countries to compete and confront rivals.
How did trench warfare influence the strategies used in battles such as the Somme or Verdun?
What is that it made frontal assaults deadly, increased reliance on artillery, and caused massive casualties with little territorial gain.
Describe how the role of women changed during WWI.
Women worked in factories, hospitals, and offices; they took on jobs traditionally held by men and gained more visibility in public life.
How did the Bolshevik Revolution impact Russia’s involvement in WWI?
What is Russia withdrew from WWI, signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany.
How did Britain and the United States differ in their goals for the Treaty?
What is Britain wanted to weaken Germany but protect its empire; U.S. focused on lasting peace and the League of Nations.