Causes of War
What is militarism?
The buildup of strong armed forces to prepare for war?
Name two countries that were part of the Allied Powers.
France, Russia, Great Britain, U.S.A
What was the main fighting style on the Western Front?
Trench Warfare
What was Germany’s plan to invade France through Belgium called?
The Schlieffen Plan
What is an armistice?
An agreement to end fighting
What event officially started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Name two countries that were part of the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire
What was the dangerous area between opposing trenches called?
"No Man's Land"
The Western Front was mainly located in which two countries?
France and Belgium
On what date did the World War I armistice take effect?
November 11th, 1918
What is nationalism?
Pride or loyalty to one’s nation.
Which country joined the Allies in 1917 and helped turn the tide of war?
The United States
What new weapon was introduced to break through trenches?
Tanks
The Eastern Front was mainly fought between which two countries?
Germany and Russia
What message tried to get Mexico to join Germany against the U.S.?
The Zimmerman Telegram
How did alliances help lead to World War I?
They pulled many nations into conflict once war began.
Which country dropped out of the war in 1917 after a revolution?
Russia
What were two common problems faced by soldiers in the trenches?
Mud, rats, lice, disease, trench foot.
What new technology was first used in large numbers at the Battle of the Somme?
Tanks
What organization was created after the war to promote peace?
League of Nations
What was imperialism and how did it add to tension in Europe?
Competition for colonies and resources increased rivalry.
Which country switched sides to join the Allies in 1915?
Italy
Why did trench warfare often lead to stalemates?
Neither side could gain much ground.
What was the goal of Germany at the Battle of Verdun?
Inflict as many French casualties as possible
Name two of the provisons of the Treaty of Versailles.
Germany to accept responsibility for WWI/Pay massive reparations
Give up territory to neighboring countries/give up its overseas colonies
Severely restrict its military