Define the acronym M.A.I.N. for WW1
M- Militarism
A- Alliances / Alliance Systems
I- Imperialism
N- Nationalism
The year WW1 began.
1914
Austria-Hungary
The war officially ended in this year
What is 1918
What majot country was not part of WW1 at the beginning of the war?
The united states
Name the two teams in WW1, not their alliance names.
The Allies and Central Powers
Germany had to fight 2 offensive fronts called
What are the Eastern and Western Front
What are propaganda posters?
Posters used by governments during wartime as a way to communicate a certain idea, feeling, or position to the public. Generally had some sense of bias to it.
When did the United States officially enter WW1
1917
Define Trench Foot, what would cause it, and the results of severe trench foot.
Swelling/Blisters/Infections
Caused by damp, wet, cold enviroment in trenches.
Resulting in amputation of limb.
Describe what is shell shock and what caused it?
A form of traumatic stress, usually seen as ringing of the ears, dizziness, blank looks, etc.
Caused by loud explosions and constant gun fire.
What two events were the main causes for the United States to enter WW1
1. German U-Boat sank the Lusitiana Boat
2. The Zimmerman Telegram
Chemical warfare was first introduce in WW1, what three main forms of gas were used during WW1.
Mustard Gas
Chlorine Gas
Phosgene Gas
What is the name of the message sent to Mexico from _______, that suggested they team up to fight against the US.
1. Zimmerman Telegram
2. Germany