Overview
What years did World War 1 take place?
1914 - 1918
What is meant by the term ‘Nationalism’?
Nationalism is best understood as when a group of people identify with each other and display a loyalty to their nation or country.
What was the situation that occurred to become the main cause of World War 1?
The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand
What kind of weapons did soldiers face while in the trenches of World War I?
Deadly weapons such as tanks, poison gas, machine guns and artillery were used in World War I, which contributed to the casualties of the war.
When did World War I end?
November 11th, 1918
What was World War 1 called when it was happening?
"Great War" or "War to End All Wars"
What is meant by the term ‘Militarism’?
Militarism can best be understood as the buildup or expansion of the ability of a country’s military to wage war.
What crisis did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand result in?
July Crisis
Why did the arrival of American forces in World War I prove to be so important?
The arrival of the American forces to World War I was significant for the Allied Powers. For instance, by 1917, the British and French armies had been bogged down in the trenches of Northern France for the previous 3 years. They were suffering from the terrible conditions of the trenches and stuck in a stalemate with the German Army. As such, the arrival of American forces helped create a shift in the balance of power in favor of the Allied Powers. This shift eventually led to the end of World War I.
What did Britain and France want from the Treaty of Versailles?
In general, both Britain and France wanted to punish Germany.
How many deaths are estimated to have resulted from the fighting of World War 1?
Estimated from 15 to 21 million deaths
What is meant by the term "Mobilized"?
(of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service
Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
The assassin was a Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip.
Who led the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
Why was the Treaty of Versailles important?
In the end, the wishes of Britain and France won out, and the Treaty of Versailles focused on punishing Germany with a variety of clauses. This was a significant event as it set the stage for the rise of Hitler and the eventual events of World War II. In fact, historians consider the Treaty of Versailles to be a cause of World War II.
How many soldiers were mobilized in World War I?
70 Million
What is meant by ‘home front’?
The home front involved the societies for the different nations involved and the issues faced by the citizens who did not fight in the front lines of World War I.
What group was responsible for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
Who was the President of the United States in World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What was a main result of the Russian Revolution?
In the end, the Russian Revolution forced Russian to withdrawal from the fighting
List the two alliances that existed before World War 1.
Triple Entente - Britian, France, and Russia
Triple Alliance - German, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
What is meant by ‘Alliaces’?
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations:
What was the July Crisis of 1914?
To see tensions escalate between the major European powers to the point that it resulted in World War I.
What caused the United States to join World War I?
In 1917, the German Empire again began carrying out unrestricted submarine warfare and was one of the main reasons that the United States eventually joined the war effort on the side of the Allied Powers. In fact, in February of 1917, it was discovered that Germany had been in contact with Mexico in hopes of igniting a conflict between Mexico and the United States. This was known as the Zimmerman Telegram, and when combined with Germany’s submarine warfare, it pushed Wilson to eventually declare war against Germany.
What ultimately caused Germany to lose World War I?
Combined with the push of the Allied forces was the downfall of the Central Powers as a military force in EuropeThis effectively left Germany as the final Central Power fighting against the Allied Powers on its own. This was, obviously, an unsustainable situation for Germany and resulted in the German government seeking an armistice, which occurred on November 11th, 1918 at 11am. With this World War I was over.