WWI Causes M.A.I.N.I.A.
What does the M stand for in the main causes of WWI acronym M.A.I.N.I.A.?
Militarism.
Which country sank the civilian ship The Lusitania using submarine warfare?
Germany.
Which country had a revolution driven by the spread of Communism?
Russia.
How had ladies' fashion changed during the 1920s compared to how women dressed in the past?
They wore shorter dresses and even pants, showed more skin in general, and cut their hair short.
Which nation was responsible for the Armenian Genocide?
The Ottoman Empire
Identify what at least one of the A’s stand for in the main causes of WWI acronym M.A.I.N.I.A.
Alliances and Assassination.
Identify the two "teams" or sides that fought in WWI.
Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
Communists would be extremely critical of what political/economic system?
Capitalism.
What is one reason for the newfound excitement and prosperity during the decade following WWI that caused it to be nicknamed "The Roaring 20s"?
Celebrated victory of WWI, had new money and financial freedoms due to the success of the war.
Why was WWI the deadliest conflict thus far in human history?
More countries involved, deadlier weapons, etc.
Which "I" in the M.A.I.N.I.A. acronym refers to the increase in factories and manufactured goods beginning in the 1800s?
Industrialization/Industrialism.
What event is known as "The Spark" that started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Name one country that is currently a Communist nation.
North Korea, China, Russia, etc.
The economic impact of The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was the beginning of what dark time in history?
The Great Depression.
What is an Armistice?
A ceasefire.
What does the N stand for in the main causes of WWI acronym M.A.I.N.I.A.?
Nationalism.
Which country intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram- a message sent by Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance?
Great Britain.
Name one core belief of Communism.
1. No private property
2. Common property
3. Government owns/controls all
4. Total equality
Name one of the three main causes for the Stock Market Crash of 1929 (Hint: These all start with "O").
Overproduction, Overspending, Overspeculation.
Why were the Armenians targeted as "different" and persecuted in the Armenian Genocide?
They were Christian instead of Muslim and had their own language.
Which "I" in the M.A.I.N.I.A. acronym refers to conquering other countries to expand your empire's power?
Imperialism.
Name one consequence Germany had to agree to when they signed the Treaty of Versailles.
1. Limit their army
2. Take responsibility for the war
3. Pay a huge fine
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik revolutionary group in Russia that pushed for Communism in Russia?
Vladimir Lenin.
The money is not there, it is always being invested and circulated within the economy.
Why was Germany considered the "bad guy" and forced to take responsibility for starting WWI?
They were the first ally to get involved in the conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary. They were also the "most aggressive" and caused the most damage.