Causes of WW1
This event sparked the war by leading several nations to attack each other based on alliances
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which three countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Which three countries made up the Triple Entente?
(Triple Points)
Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
Triple Entente- Great Britain, Russia and France
This term means the gathering of resources in preparation for war
Mobilization
In Russia, who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
Which country did the Treaty of Versailles force to accept full responsibility for World War 1?
Germany
A system in which countries agree to defend each other if they come under fire
Alliance System
Which battle made it clear that neither side could win the war quickly or easily?
Battle of Marne
Herbert Hoover
This battle was the biggest American attack in history
Battle of the Argonne Forest
Which individual didn't want the US to enter the League of Nations?
Henry Cabot Lodge
Act of extending the power of a nation through acquisition
Imperialism
This document was intercepted and caused American anger towards the Germans in 1917?
Zimmerman Telegram
Which laws were used by the US government to silence opposition to war?
Sabotage Act, Espionage Act and Sedition Act
What were the three conditions that Wilson set in place for Germany after the war?
Germany must accept a peace plan and promise not to renew fighting. Also, German troops had to leave Belgium and France. Lastly, Wilson wanted to only meet with nonmilitary government leaders in order to agree to the armistice.
What were some of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to Pay Reparations for the Damages, Lose All Colonies and Reduce Military
Groups like the Black Hand wanted control over Austria-Hungary which caused the start of the war. This term is known as...
Nationalism
This event was in direct violation of the Sussex Pledge that Germany made to warn neutral ships of attack but led to increased tension among the US and Germany.
Sinking of the Lusitania
How did Americans help to supply the war?
Farmers grew more food and people ate less, industries made war-related goods and the nation managed the oil and coal use of the people.
Who were the big four at the Paris Peace Conference?
United States, Italy, France and Great Britain
Why did Americans disagree with the Treaty of Versailles?
A belief that a nation should develop, maintain, and use a strong military to expand its interests
Militarism
Why did Germany become upset with the Americans during the war?
Double Points
Americans kept supplying the Allies even though they couldn't trade with Germany and Germany thought that Americans were only helping the Allies.
The two groups opposed violence and were against the war because it believed the private companies were benefiting from the war.
Pacifists and Socialists
Establish lasting peace among nations of the world
What caused President Wilson to end his speaking tour in support of the League of Nations?
He suffered a stroke.