War Without End/The Cost of War Flashcards
After Woodrow Wilson’s death, what happened to America’s participation in the League of Nations and the treaty that was a part of it? What was the name of this treaty?
Did not join the League of Nations, treaty was turned down (many of the public opposed it)
Treaty of Versailles
Why did the public not want to look at wounded veterans of the war? How were the wounds dealt with?
They were a reminder of the suffering that happened. Sculptors covered the wounds with masks
What two groups affected by the war did German artist Otto Dicks portray in his paintings?
War cripples and prostitutes
What is the empty tomb for soldiers that have disappeared called?
The Cenotaph
Why did the war bring out spiritualism in many people?
The war brought an emergence of hope
What was the premise behind Abel Gance’s French film “J’Accuse”? Why did he make it?
Accusing war and man. Made it to express his anger of his friends dying in the war
What was the German reaction to the tragedy of the war?
Blamed their own people who “stabbed them in the back”
Where was Adolf Hitler when he received news of the German surrender? What was his reaction?
Hospital recovering from British gas attack
Could not stand that people were putting themselves at the mercy of the victor
Who did Hitler blame for Germany’s defeat?
Jews and the November Criminals–Germans at home who signed the Treaty of Versailles, ending war between the German and Allied Powers. Labelled them as traitors
Which nation had the largest army in WWI?
Russia
Why did the U.S. have such low casualty rates?
They joined the war late during the final push
Why were civilians killed from England when it was never invaded?
The sinking of passenger ships by Germans
Which nation had the most men killed in battle?
Germany
Why did Russia and Turkey have high civilian death rates?
They were invaded.
