Causes of WWI
What are the MAIN causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
Military _____________ were used in WWI, allowing countries to take an aerial approach to combat.
Airplanes
Neutrality
What is conscription?
Mandatory military service that applied to men between the ages of 18 to 45
Who was President of the United States during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson (14 Point Address, League of Nations, etc.)
France, Great Britain, and Russia OR Germany and Austria-Hungary are examples of...
Alliances
____________ destroyed the respiratory organs of its victims and led to death by asphyxiation.
Mustard Gas
Who intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram? (Country name will receive full credit, group name will receive double points)
Britain, Room 40 Codebreakers
George Creel was the head of the CPI. What does CPI stand for?
Committee on Public Information
Did Germany have a say in the Treaty of Versailles? Were German citizens content with this outcome?
No
_____________ is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
Militarism
The Schlieffen plan was a strategy that required Germany to quickly invade ___________ through ____________.
France, Belgium
Why did Germany sink the Lusitania?
They thought the ship was carrying military weapons
Who were the "Radium Girls"?
Girls who worked in a clock-painting factory during WWI, making watches for soldiers in the trenches (some of which got Radium poisoning)
How did the Influenza Epidemic impact WWI efforts?
Diverted resources, killed/infected soldiers impacting troops
European powers having overseas colonies ("Scramble for Africa") is an example of...
Imperialism
The Schlieffen plan was created to...
(What was the purpose of the Schlieffen plan?)
Provide a Quick Victory to Germany in order to prevent a multi-front war (Eastern Front/Western Front)
What was the purpose/message of the Zimmerman Telegram?
Germany was trying to get Mexico to declare war on the United States, urged them to reclaim Southwestern Territories lost in Mexican-American War
Why was Schenck convicted in his case?
Not protected under 1st amendment, free speech is not protected in times of danger (Example of yelling "Fire" in a crowded building)
Name one consequence Germany was given in the Treaty of Versailles (other than Article 231)
surrender territory and overseas colonies
Demilitarization and occupation
Limited Army and Navy, forbade Air Force
War crimes trials against leaders
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand can most closely be related to... (Pick one of the 4 MAIN causes)
Nationalism
What does "Going Over the Top" mean?
Rushing through "No Man's Land" to charge at enemies
Name one impact of the United States entering WWI.
Fresh troops/resources, offset Russia's withdrawal
United States provide economic support, loan money to allies
How did WWI change societal norms for women?
Women were now in the workforce, when before many of them were housewives/homemakers
Led to fight for Women's rights (Suffragist Movement)
What is Article 231 in the Treaty of Versailles?
The War Guilt Clause, required Germany to accept responsibility for causing WWI and pay reparations