Basic Info
What is the Great War known as?
World War l
What were the 3 rising tensions in Europe that led to war?
Nationalism, Imperialism, and Militarism
What was Germany's battle plan known as?
The schlieffen plan
What prompted the U.S to join the war in the support of the Allies?
The US felt a bond with England and they had larger economic ties with the Allies.
What were the Fourteen Points?
President Wilson’s drawn up series of peace proposals
What's the timeframe of the war?
1914-1918
Who warned to not get caught in entangling alliances?
George Washington
What's trench warfare?
Miles of trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire on the battlefield
Define Propaganda.
one-sided information designed to persuade
What was the League of Nations?
the treaty made by adopting Wilson’s fourteen points
Who were the members of the triple entente?
Britain, France, and Russia
What did the Triple Entente ensure?
Britain wouldn't fight against Russia or France
What was one of Russia's struggles?
They weren't industrialized
What did women do during the war?
They took over the jobs while the men were off to war.
What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
Peace
What is the name of the treaty that was signed at the end of the war? Who was hurt the most by it?
The treaty of Versailles. It affected Germany the most.
What was the "Powder Keg" known as?
The Balkans
What was one of Russia's strengths?
Their numbers
What was the second worldwide event to happen at the end of and right after the war?
The Influenza pandemic
What were Woodrow Wilson and Georges Clemenceau in?
The Big Four for their respective Countries.
Who were the members of the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
When was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie?
June 28th, 1914
When did Russia declare war on Germany?
August 1st
Define Armistice.
an agreement to stop fighting
Define Self-determination.
Allowing people to decide for themselves under what government they wished to live