WWI Part 1
Germany was the only country to blame for World War I and the U.S. was part of the League of Nations.
What are misconceptions of WWI?
Heir to the Austrian throne who was assassinated to spark W.W.I
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Secret society to unite all Serbs under one government. Gavrilo Princip- Serb who assassinated the Archduke
What is the Black Hand?
British liner sunk by a German u-boat killing 128 Americans.
What is the Lusitania?
Warfare that relies on machines powered by gasoline engines.
What is mechanized warfare?
Belief that national interests should be placed ahead of global cooperation.
What is nationalism?
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool for diplomacy.
What is militarism?
German submarines.
What are U-boats?
Telegram sent by the German Foreign Minister to the German Ambassador to Mexico and stated that if Mexico attacked the U.S., Germany would assist Mexico.
What is the Zimmerman Note?
A gas filled airship that allowed Germans to drop bombs on English cities.
What is a Zeppelin?
When stronger nations extend control over weaker territories.
What is imperialism?
Nations of Europe signed treaties to support one another if attacked.
What is the alliance system?
Battles in which armies fought and died for mere yards.
What is Trench Warfare?
Law that requires men to register with the government so some of them can be selected for service. (Conscription)
What is the draft?
A German cannon that could launch a shell a distance of 9 miles.
What is Big Bertha?
Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliance System are all seen as this.
What were the four long term causes of World War I?
Alliance made up of Germany, Austria/Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
Who are the Central Powers?
Known as the powder keg of Europe.
What is the Balkan Peninsula?
Protect its investments and prevent Germany from threatening U.S. shipping were seen as this.
What were two reasons that the U.S. decided to join W.W.I?
Commander of U.S. Expeditionary forces in W.W.I.
Who is John J. Pershing?
Alliance made up of Great Britain, France, and Russia.
What is the Triple Entente?
Germany’s plan to win W.W.I it called for no action against Russia, a quick drive through Belgium, then take Paris. After France falls, two German armies would converge on Russia.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
A barren expanse of mud marked with shell craters and filled barbed wire.
What is No Man’s Land?
Law passed in 1917 that requires men to register with Selective Service. Must be 18 to register.
What is the Selective Service Act?
Disease caused by standing in wet trenches for long periods of time.
What is trench foot?