Geography
What single event led to the start of WWI?
What is Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which country was blamed for starting the War according to the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What geographical disadvantage did the Central Powers have at the start of the war?
They are located
between allied countries
Which US president developed the 14 points?
Woodrow Wilson
What were the main causes of the war? Describe each cause and include WHY it would lead to a war.
M-militarism; forming militaries to defend and attack
A-Alliances; forming teams to fight/defend
I-Imperialism; countries trying to take over others for resources
N-Nationalism; thinking that your country is better than another: leads to conflict and competition to be
the “best
What did the 14 points state?
To prevent future wars
What was the result of Germany having to pay a huge amount of reparations?
Economic depression/severe loss of money for Germany
Complete a map
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Name two reasons why the United States decided to enter the war.
1. US providing aid to allied powers
2. Zimmerman letter
3. Sinking of the Lusitania
What were 3 conditions under the Treaty of Versailles that Germany had to abide by?
a. Pay reparations (money to those harmed)
b. Give up specific territory
c. disarm/demilitarize Germany
d. Germany had to take full responsibility for the war
What was the Schlieffen plan? Was it successful? Why or why not?
This was Germany’s plan to take over France in order to not fight a two front war; not successful-France
fought back
Describe three new types of technology that were used in the war
Tanks-could go over barbed wire around trenches
Aircraft-used for reconnaissance (observation from above)
Chemical warfare-poisonous gas to harm enemy *used by Germany
Machine guns-rapid fire (used on battlefield and in trenches)