Chap 26 Flashcards
How did alliances play a role in launching Europe into WWI?
They believed no single nation would attack another, since that action would prompt the attack nations allies to join the fight
On which two fronts did Germany fight during WWI?
East & west
What was the reason for the creation of new weapons during WWI?
Trench warfare
How did the be role if women change the publics view of their role in society
Got the right to vote
What were the conditions in Russia before WWI?
Troubled nation & grew worse
Why did czar Nicholas welcome WWI?
As the Czar had hoped the out break of fighting did help provide a burst of patriotism
What was the Zimmerman note?
Note from Germany for Mexico to attack the US
What did the Zimmerman note have on the Americans public view of WWI?
Very angered the American public
What did the fourteen points include?
- reduction of weapons
- right to choose gov.
- forming an organization
What happened to the economy of Europe as a result to WWI?
Political upheaval
