Ch 21 Flashcards
Imperialism
Building empires by imposing political and economic control
Define nationalism
Pride in ones nation or ethnic group
Militarism
The glorification of the military
How did the three isms contribute to the beginning of the war?
The European nations loyalty and pride as well as the competition to build larger empires created tension.
Define alliance
An understanding between nations that they would defend each other if they should be attacked
What was supposed to create a balance of power intending to protect countries by actually lead to WW1?
The alliance system
What countries were part of the central powers?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
What were the major countries of the allied powers?
Great Britain
France
Russia
USA
Where was archduke Ferdinand assassinated in June 1914?
Sarajevo, Austria- Hungary
Who was blamed for his death?
Serbia
Why did Great Britain join the war?
Because Germany invaded Belgium
What countries were on the western front?
Belgium
Germany
And
France
What German weapon played a large part of the war?
The U-boats
How did that weapon affect Germany’s relationship with the U.S.?
German u-boats attacked and sank the Lusitania killin 128 American citizens
War industries Board
Controlled production of war materials and supplied
Food administration
Worked to make sure there were enough food for both soldiers and citizens
Selective service act
Created the draft, men between 21-30 have to register for military service
Germany’s eventual surrender was brought about by what country entering the war?
The USA
Who lead the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
Vladimir Lenin
Define armistice
A halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin
What was president Woodrow Wilsons plan for peace called?
The 14 points
One of the most important points had to do with an association of nations. What was it called?
The League of Nations
Who was Wilsons biggest opponent in the U.S. against the treaty?
Henry Cabot lodge
What was the name of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign?
The Versailles treaty
What countries empires were carved up to make new nations?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
What new nations were made after WW1?
Czechoslovakia Poland Lithuania Hungary Austria Yugoslavia Finland Estonia Latvia Turkey
What was congress’ decision on the treaty and the league?
They did not sign the treaty and did not join the League of Nations
