Causes of WW1
Explain the meaning of Militarism
When a country builds up its military for war.
What is Propaganda?
Information designed to influence public opinion.
(Us reasons -- wanted to stay isolated but..)
Unrestricted submarine warfare ..
A. Sank the Lusitania
B. Sank the USS Maine
C. Sank the Titanic
A. Sank the Lusitania
What does the B in B.R.A.T stand for?
BLAME
(1) What started WW1?
Archduke Ferdinand
Explain the meaning of Alliances
An agreement between two nations to protect one another.
What is American foreign policy at the beginning of WW1?
Armed Neutrality
(Us reasons -- wanted to stay isolated but..)
What did the Blockades do?
Limited US trade & restricted our trade partners.
What does he R in B.R.A.T stand for?
Reparations
(3) What ship was sunk by a German U-boat?
The Lusitania
Explain the meaning of Imperialism
When a strong country takes over a weak country.
Who had to pay reparations for the war?
Germany
(Us reasons -- wanted to stay isolated but..)
What did the Zimmerman Note do?
Sent a telegraph from Germany to Mexico promising them they´d get land back if they helped Germany.
What does the A in B.R.A.T stand for?
Army
(4) Who declared war on Germany after the sinking of the Lusitania?
The U.S. declared war of the Germany.
Explain the meaning of Nationalism
Extreme pride and loyalty to one´s country
What was the purpose of the League of Nations and who created it? But which country did not join?
An international organization designed to keep peace. Woodrow Wilson create the plan. The United States did not join the League of Nations.
(Us reasons -- wanted to stay isolated but..)
What was NOT used in war?
A. Poisonous Gas
B. Machine Guns
C. Atomic Bombs
C. Atomic Bombs
What does the T in B.R.A.T stand for?
Territory
(7) Which president presented his 14 Points?
President Wilson
Name all the causes of WW1 in Europe?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
What two groups greatly influenced by WW1?
Women & African-Americans
(Us reasons -- wanted to stay isolated but..)
Name 3 weapons they used in war
Machine Guns Poisonous Gas
Tanks Airplanes
Submarines Plans
Name 2 of the Allied powers and 2 of the Central powers.
Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, Belgium, and the United States.
Central Powers: Germany, Austria Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
(8) What treaty was made after the 14 Points?
The Treaty of Versailles.