Causes of WWI
What event sparked WWI?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was the president of the U.S. during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What event started WWI?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What year did America enter WWI?
1917
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
Why did the U.S. remain neutral at first?
Wanted to avoid European conflict
Name two Allied Powers.
France, Great Britain, Russia, U.S.
What was trench warfare?
A fighting strategy using long ditches for defense
List two reasons the U.S. entered the war.
Lusitania sinking, Zimmermann Telegram
What did the treaty force Germany to do?
Take blame, pay reparations, disarm
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany’s proposal to Mexico to attack the U.S.
Why did Italy switch sides during WWI?
Promised land and power after war
What happened to the Lusitania?
It was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915
How did the U.S. help the Allies?
Sent troops, supplies, and resources
What was the League of Nations’ main purpose?
To promote peace and prevent war
What countries made up the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
What was the League of Nations?
An organization to maintain world peace
What caused Russia to leave the war?
Russian Revolution in 1917
What was the Selective Service Act?
Law requiring men to register for the draft
How did the treaty affect Germany’s economy?
Caused severe debt and inflation
Name two long-term causes of WWI.
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What was the purpose of Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
Plan for lasting peace and self-determination
What date marked the end of WWI?
November 11, 1918
How did WWI change America’s role in world affairs?
Became a global power
How did the treaty help cause WWII?
Germany felt punished and sought revenge