Unit 14 Review Questions Flashcards
How did nationalism, Imperialism, and militarism help set the stage for WWI
Nationalism can serve as a unifying force within a country
Imperialism in their sense of rivalry and mis trust of one another deepened
Militarism is having military power and keeping an army prepared for war
Why were the Balkan’s known as the powder keg of Europe
They had a long history of nationalist uprising and ethic clashe
Why was the first battle of the Marne considered so significant
Because the Germans left the schieffen plan in ruins and a quick victory in the west no longer seemed possible
Where was the Western Front? The eastern front?
Western Front deadlocked the region in northern France eastern front is the stretch of battlefields along the German and Russian border
What were the characteristics of trench warfare?
Muddy terrain covered with bodies soldiers fighting in terrible conditions rats depression rain and soldiers full of rain
What was the purpose of the Gallipoli campaign
A strategic attempt to open a sea route to the balcony sea to aid Russia in WWI
What factors prompted the United States to enter the war
Germany’s Policy of unrestricted submarine warfare Germany suck the British passenger ship Lusitania killing 125 Americans and Germany Asia Mexico to attack the US
In what ways was World War I a total war
Total war is one in which the entire resources and population of a nation are utilized to fight the enemy army
What was the purpose of the League of Nations
Be an international association to keep peace among the Nations
What was the mandate system and why did it leave many groups feeling betrayed
Meant to prepare the native I various regions for self government some felt left out because it granted mandates to only some
