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1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
100
What was the spark of WW1? What 2 countries did it involve?
Assassination of FF - AH + Serbia
100
What was Germany trying to avoid the most during the war?
A war on 2 fronts. (On either side)
100
What term was used to describe the numerous amounts of deaths and brutalities in the war in 1916?
Atrocities
100
What 2 major changes in the war happened during 1917?
America's Entry - Russia's collapse
100
What President declared war? Who did America declare war on first? Who second?
Woodrow Wilson - Germany - AH
200
What were the two alliances that had been formed called? Name the 3 major countries on either side.
Central Powers - Germany, AH, Turkey + Allied Powers - Russia, France, GB
200
To protect themselves, what did countries build around their borders? What did this cause? Define it.
Trenches - A stalemate - a blockade or stop in action
200
What battle took place in France and is known as the demanding battle in history?
Battle at Verdun - over 750,000 deaths
200
What was America's greatest influence on the war? In what ways did the US accomplish this?
Financial - Trade with countries + Funding armies
200
Name the 2 reasons WW went to war. What were they?
Moral reason - to make the world safe for democracy Legal reason - violation of rights based on Germany
300
What 4 major new types of warfare were introduced during WWI?
Chemical, Heavy Artillery, Tanks, Airplanes
300
What piece of legislation was enacted to censor the media and control jobs? (Full Name) What country did this?
DORA (Defence of Realm Act) - GB
300
During the stalemate, GB decided to create a different kind of army. What was the term for that army?
"Mass popular" army.
300
What was the agreement called that the US and Germany came together with in 1917? What did it say? Did it work?
Sussex Pledge - Seize fire of submarines - No
300
What was the term to end fighting in the war? What was the document signed to end the war? When was it signed?
Armistice - Treaty of Versailles - 1919
400
What was the offensive called that was "to capture Paris in 42 days"? Did that offensive work?
Schlieffen Plan - No - War moved beyond Christmas
400
The sinking of what British ship occurred in 1915 that is said to be the reason for America's entry into the war?
The Lusitania.
400
What battle of a river, between France + Russia v. Germany, occurred to relieve pressure off of the another battle in France?
The Battle of Somme
400
Name at least 3 reasons for America's entry into the war? What happened the first time WW presented the idea of entering the war to congress?
Zimmerman Telegram, Submarine Warfare, Lusitania, Downfall of Russia, Mexican Conflict - Filibuster
400
What was Woodrow Wilson's outline to congress to go to war called? Name 3 aspects he outlined to go to war.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points. 1. No Secret Diplomacy 2. Freedom of the seas 3. Trade Equality 4. Reducing of arms 5. Readjustment of Imperial states 14. Outline for UN
500
What battle was known as "Germany's greatest victories of war?" What country was able to improve themselves during this time? And what battle did they eventually win?
Battle at Tannenburg - France - Battle of the Marne
500
Because of the new air bomb attacks this became the first war of its kind. What kind of war is that? Define that type of war.
'Total War' - Fighting by sea, land and air.
500
What propaganda scheme was put in place by GB to help there country by into the war? What was the main goal?
The National Savings Scheme - Increase government funds
500
Describe the story of the Zimmerman Telegram. What is it? Who was involved? Influence of it?
GB Intercept Telegram from Germany to Mexico - Germany pushing Mexico into war with US - Forced America into the war based on fear.
500
Explain the Hindenburg Line. What was it? Who was involved? What happened? Was it effective? Lessens learned? Influence of it?
Linear blockade or troops - Germany v. France + US - Bombardment of troops in the weakest area (St. Quentin Canal) - Not effective linearly - Set up in checkered pattern - Finally defeated Germany (ending of war)