Weapons
What were the advanced weapons used in WWI?
Tanks, airplanes, submarines, gas, machine guns, artillery
What caused trench foot?
Prolong exposure to moisture
What does M.A.I.N. stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What is the appeal of imperialism?
To gain more raw materials
When did the US enter WWI?
1917
What is an example of mustard gas' effects?
What was beyond the trenches?
No Mans Land
What countries participated in Imperialism?
England, America, Spain
How did imperialism help lead to war?
They made is more intensified and rivalries have been increased
What was the main reason the US joined the war?
Sinking of cargo/passing ships (innocent people/ships)
Which weapon killed the most people during WWI?
Artillery
What was the most common disease during trench warfare?
Trench foot and trench fever
What is Nationalism?
Showing extreme pride in one's country
What countries have been imperialized by the US?
Puerto Rico, Philippines, Cuba
Who intercepted the Zimmermann telegram?
British intelligence
When were tanks first used in battle?
September 15, 1916
What past trauma or mental illness did soldiers develop after the war?
PTSD/ Shellshock
Why did countries participate in imperialism?
To gain land/resources/power
Native culture and industry were destroyed
What did Germany promise Mexico?
Land from the US
Why did some people not use weapons during WWI?
Because of old tactics, people wanted to do things the old fashioned way
Why did trenched become battles of attrition?
So each side couldnt advance, the fight became a stalemate
What is the use of having an alliance?
Having more support
When did the Philippines got imperialized by the US?
1898
How many Americans died on the Lusitania?
Around 128