MAIN CAUSES
Alliances
True or False: World War I was fought between 1914-1918. The United States entered the war in 1917
True
Which three countries were apart of the BIG 3 and determined what would happen at the wars end?
US, Britain, France
What peace agreement was signed that ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
True or False: The US always intended to join WW1
False
This MAIN cause of WW1 involves extending power and control over a weaker nation
Imperialism
An effective way to defend your position by fighting from within deep ditches
Trench Warfare
Whose plan wanted to CRUSH Germany so that they could never invade their country again? (MOST STRICT PLAN)
France
The B in BRAT stands for
Germany taking on the BLAME
What was the biggest flaw of the League of Nations?
This MAIN cause of WWI involves supporting your country and having intense pride
Nationalism
When joining the war, the United States fought along side which two major powers?
Britain and France
What country's plan wanted to punish Germany but not demolish them because it would be bad for Europe
Britain
The R in BRAT stands for:
Germany paying REPARATIONS for the destruction caused
The second reason and the leading factor in the US declaring war on Germany (HINT: MEssage)
Zimmerman Telegram
This MAIN cause involves building up your armed forces and always being ready to fight
Took on male dominated jobs and risked their lives.
Who created the League of Nations and wanted to move forward and avoid blaming anyone for the war
US and Woodrow Wilson
The A in BRAT stands for
Germany had to dissemble their ARMY (less than 100,000 men, no submarines or air force
The first reason the US debated entering World War I (HINT: Submarine Warfare)
Sinking of the Lusitania
What was the spark that started WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Military Conflict in which you make sacrifices in lives and other resources to win the war
Total War
Explain the main difference between the 14 points and the Treaty of Versailles
14 Points: Move forward and no blame
Treaty of Versailles: Blame and punishment upon germany
The T in BRAT stands for
Germany giving up TERRITORY to the allied troops that they had taken, would also monitor Germany for 15 years
Explain why the US wanted to avoid connections to Europe after World War I
- avoid future conflict
- avoid the cost of supplying/helping others