UNIT 7 WW1 & Russian Revolution Flashcards
What did alliances help cause?
World War 1
What did the Bolsheviks promise the Russian peasants?
Make peace and divide up the land
What is a stalemate?
When neither side can move it advance from the trenches. This caused the war to last years longer
What was supposed to protect soldiers from gunfire?
Trench Warfare
Who refused to reform the Russian Government?
Alexander III and Nicholas II
What was a major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917
The severe difference between the Czar and most of the people Russia (peasants)
What was the trigger for the Bolshevik Revolution?
The Russian involvement in World War I
Where was Archduke Ferdinand from?
Austria - Hungary
What was the major reason the League of Nations fail?
No military support to help keep the peace
Who were the Allies in World War I?
U.S, Russia, France, and Britain
What was Germany’s plan to defeat France called?
The Schlieffen Plan
Name 3 new technologies used in World War I?
Flame throwers, Poison Gas, Machine Guns
Why was the Treaty of Versailles such a failure in Germany?
It humiliated Germany and caused bitterness for years to come
What was the “War Guilt” clause?
It blamed Germany for the war
What inspired revolutions in Europe after WWI that led to the formation of new nations?
“Self determination”
What was the “Powder Keg of Europe”? Why was it called that?
The Balkans. There were many rivalries causes by Imperialism and Nationalism
Who was the leader who proposed the end of future wars?
Woodrow Wilson
What drained the treasuries of Europe?
World War I
How did Germany keep cargo ships from reaching Britain?
Submarine Warfare
What three things were in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsj that affected Germany?
Germany could concentrate on the Western Front, Russia surrendered to Germany, Germany gained land
What were Germany and Britain’s reasons for forming the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente?
Germany wanted to isolate France. Britain wanted to remain in charge
Which of the MAIN causes of WWI affected Gavrilo Princip’s decision to assassinate Archduke Ferdinand?
Princip’s was upset about Imperialism and felt Natinalistic about uniting the Slavs
M
A
I
N
M- Militarism
A- Alliances
I- Imperialism
N- Nationalism
