Causes of the War
What were the main causes of WW1?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace treaty that brought World War I to an end. The Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers
What is a trench and how was it used during WW1?
a type of land that was used in WW1 where soldiers were well-protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are sheltered from artillery
True or False: The Allied Powers "won" WW1.
How long was WW1 and what years was it fought during?
4 years; 1914-1918
What EVENT essentially led to the start of WW1?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Who lost the most because of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What were some dangers from the trenches?
wet and cold, diseases, Trenchfoot, unsanitary, rats
List 3 countries that were part of the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria
Who was president during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
What is imperialism?
policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
How much money did Germany owe in reparations?
$33 billion
Who was the first side to use poison gas in WW1?
Central - Germany
List 3 countries that were part of the Allied Powers.
Britain, France, Russia, Italy and (eventually) United States
Explain the Zimmerman Telegram and its significance to WW1.
It was a secret communication issued from the German Office in 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico. Germany wanted Mexico to attack US in return for land.
How would nationalism affect the start of a world war?
Can lead countries to think that they will win any war because of their superiority, countries continually trying to "out-do" each other which can cause an always constant battle
What was the League of Nations? What country was not included?
a group of countries that promised to work together to make sure that another world war would not occur; Germany was not invited to join until 1926
What were the types of new technology used in WW1?
airplanes, tanks, submarines, trenches, machine guns
What side was the United States on at the start of WW1 in 1914 AND what side did they end on in 1918?
1914 - Neither; they were neutral
1918- Allied Powers
What were 2 reasons the US joined the war?
sinking of the Lusitania, US wanting to keep democracy government, Zimmerman Telegram
How would militarism affect the start of a world war?
Great Britain, Italy, USA, France
List 2 benefits of airplanes during WW1?
1. Alternative to the Navy
2. Quicker access to other countries
3. Attack from above
4. Excellent for scouting
When did the war end? (SPECIFIC)
on the 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month
11-11-1918
What was the “last straw” that forced the U.S. into WWI?
The sinking of the Lusitania