History Ch. 21-1 Road to War Flashcards
What were the causes of WWI?
Rising imperialism and militarism throughout Europe, combined with rising nationalism in the Balkans, led the nations of Europe to form alliances. Tensions in the Balkans escalated throughout Europe after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
Countries had built up their militaries, and military leaders had gained great influence.
How did the system of alliances contribute to the outbreak of the war?
Allied countries were drawn into the fighting between Serbia and Austria-Hungary. Without the alliances, the war might not have spread across Europe.
How did nationalism contribute to war?
As European nations competed for each other’s territory, each wanted to assert its power and independence. This led to tensions in Europe.
What countries were the “Allies” in Summer 1914?
Great Britain, Belgium, France, Serbia, Russia
What countries were the “Central Powers” in Summer 1914?
Germany, Austria-Hungary
How did new technology affect trench warfare?
It made the “no man’s land” between the trenches more deadly and made it harder for either side to advance.
How did technology make the war more deadly?
It gave the armies more effective tools for killing the enemy, such as armored tanks and poison gas.
Why did the British government use propaganda in the United States?
They wanted the US to enter the war on the side of the Allies.
What ties did the US have with the Allies?
They had a strong trading partner with the Allies.
Why did the Zimmermann Telegram anger many Americans?
It proposed that Germany and Mexico attack the United States.
What impact did the sinking of the Lusitania have?
The sinking of the Lusitania angered many Americans and increased support for joining the war.
How did the war in Europe divide the Americans?
It divided them primarily along ethnic lines.
How did submarine warfare help lead the United States into WWI?
Attacks by German submarines that killed Americans outraged the public and made Americans more willing to choose sides against the Central Powers in the war.
List three factors that led to the outbreak of WWI.
militarism, imperialism, and alliances
