Vocab
________________ is a way to influence public opinion
Propoganda
What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
A document that ended fighting between Germany and Russia.
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
What role did women play during WWI?
Worked in factories, while the men were gone and were nurses on the war front.
Who argued for the League of Nations to be added during the Paris Peace Conference?
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson
a proposal by a German official that Mexico attack the United States in return for territory is/was called....
Zimmerman Note
partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the late 1800s was called the________
Triple Alliance
What weapon introduced during World War I would revolutionize battlefield warfare?
Machine Gun
An association of nations that promoted peace and helped solve any conflicts.
League of Nations
Who was forced to take full responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
When participating countries at war begin devoting all of their resources to the war effort is called....
Total War
This weapon was slow, hot, and cramped.
Tanks
What was the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?
1. Attack France first
2. Then attack Russia
Which battle resulted in a major German defeat and the turning point of WWI?
Second Battle of Marne
This document ended WWI.
Treaty of Versailles
What are the Fourteen Points?
A plan for the postwar world that discussed self-determination of new nations and how to keep peace moving forwards.
What are the FIVE causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism and Assassination
What was trench warfare intended to accomplish?
Protect soldiers from enemy gun fire on the front lines
What was the goal of the Gallipoli campaign?
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Was it successful in doing so?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
To open up supply lines to Russia
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No, too many casualties on the allies side and they retreated.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people.
Explain Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.
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How did it influence the U.S.'s involvement in WWI.
Germany's policy to sink any ship in British waters without warning
Germany did it twice to U.S. citizen and ships, which was a major factor in the U.S. joining WWI.
Why did Italy refuse to support its ally Germany?
It accused Germany of starting the war
Identify the first four series of events that started WWI. **Hint: Who declared war first....**
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and Germany declared war on Russia.
What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?
It allowed Germany to focus all their efforts on the Western Front
Why was Russia punished in the Treaty of Versailles?
They had quit the war while it was still occurring to deal with the revolution that was happening in Russia at the time. Also, soldiers refused to fight.
This required Germany to take the official blame for the war in the Treaty of Versailles.
War Guilt Clause
What was the motive behind the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife?
Nationalistic feelings that Serbia should be its own nation not controlled by the Austria-Hungary Empire.
“Listen, boys. I’ve had a rather emotional day, so whatever your beef with Eggsy is – and I’m sure it’s well-founded – I’d appreciate it enormously if you could just leave us in peace until I can finish this lovely pint of Guinness.”
Kingsmen
“Since I am dead I can take off my head to recite Shakespearean quotations.” — Jack Skellington
New nations that were formed after WWI, used Woodrow Wilson idea of ....
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Define the term(s)
Self-Determination - allowing a nation to decide what type of government they want.