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Weapons
Causes
US In WWI
Outcomes
Treaty Mistreatment
100
Why were weapons so different than the ones used in previous wars?
More Advanced, Deadly, Destructive
100
What was the spark that set off the war?
The assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
100
Which alliance did the United States side with?
Triple Entente
100
What brought about a stop in fighting?
The armistice
100
What was the name of the treaty that brought about an end to WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
200
What were two forms of transportation that were used in WWI?
Tanks and Airplanes
200
What was a leading cause of WWI? Competition between nations, Wilhelm's assaisnation, The Invasion of France
Competition between nations
200
Prior to joining the Triple Entente, what position did the United States take on the war?
Neutral, Supported Triple Entente with supplies
200
Why did the Russians want to revolt at the end of WWI?
Starvation Economy Collapsed Lack of Water Terrible Casualities from WWI
200
Following the Treaty of Versailles each country probably felt a different way. Describe which country, France/US/Germany, felt Disappointed, Angry, Pleased and explain why.
France - Pleased - Got what they wanted, weak and punished Germany Germany - Angry - Being blamed and punished for something that they don't feel was their fault. United States - Disapppointed - Great ideas to keep peace but they were not accepted and put into the Treaty
300
What weapon is known as the silent killer?
Poison Gas
300
Explain how nationalism caused WWI.
Nationalism is the feeling that your country is the best. This led to countries that used imperialism to conquer new lands. Other countries felt threatend so they started to stock pile weapons +
300
What prompted the United States to enter the war?
Sinking the Lusitania and killing Americans Secret message from the Germans to Mexico promising US land if Mexico would fight against us.
300
Name some of the outcomes of WWI
High Casualties Germany must pay reparations and was punished The map of Europe changes
300
What part of the Treaty of Versailles went along with what President Wilson asked for in his 14 Points idea?
League of Nations
400
What do we call it when people build up a stock pile of weapons in preparation for war?
Militarism
400
"We have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun. It will now be my task to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain...The more Germans that go out upon the waters, whether it be in journeys across the ocean, or in the service of the battle flag, so much the better it will be for us." - Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany What message is the Kaiser trying to send? What country should take it as a threat?
Germans will go out and conquer more land and spread their superior culture. They boast about their navy so that England should take this as a threat.
400
What was used to encourage men to sign up to be soldiers, women to plant gardens, and everyone to save supplies for the troop?
Propoganda
400
Explain how geographic location was a problem faced by the Triple Alliance.
The Triple Alliance was sandwiched in between all of its enemies. This means they will be fighting on two fronts.
400
Which country wanted to use the Treaty of Versailles as an opportunity to get revenge on Germany?
France
500
Why did trench warfare cause so many deaths?
Rats - Disease Water - Trench Foot Sitting Ducks Stalemate New Weapons No Mans Land
500
"The sun never sets on the British Empire" is a statement that represents which vocabulary term?
Imperialism
500
At the end of the war U.S. President Woodrow Wilson wants a fair treaty and peace for the world. What did he call is set of ideas?
The Fourteen Points
500
What nation opposed President Wilson's ideas for peace and why?
France - They had a bad relationship with Germany based on past wars. This war destroyed their land and killed their men. Germany was a close neighbor and they didn't want to feel threatened by them.
500
Germany was blamed for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles. What country do you feel was to blame and why? Support your answer with details and examples.
Answers will vary and are correct as long as they are backed up by facts.