WH LUOA (7.22.4 A New Kind of War/ Trench Warfare Review) (Cam/Hannah) Flashcards
Briefly explain how the Great War was a new kind of war. What new technology and concepts developed?
- Concept of total war
Your Answer:
This war was a different kind of war , because they had several modern and deadly things.
The Concept of Total War— citizens were encouraged to do their part for their nation, either fighting or helping at home in a factory. The total population had to help their nation.
Briefly explain how the Great War was a new kind of war. What new technology and concepts developed?
- New weapons
New Weapons— there were biological weapons such as the poisonous mustard gas. Mustard gas would cause the lungs to blister and pop.
Briefly explain how the Great War was a new kind of war. What new technology and concepts developed?
- Trench warfare
Trench Warfare— Opposing sides build fortifications leaving an open field between belligerent armies. To defeat the enemy’s army one must either fight a war or attack the enemy in the trenches.
Match the nations on the left with their allegiance during the Great War.
Allies or Central Powers?
Russia Bulgaria Austro-Hungarian Empire France Germany Italy
Russia - Allies
France - Allies
Italy - Allies
Bulgaria - Central Powers
Austro-Hungarian Empire - Central Powers
Germany - Central Powers
What statements go best with the Schlieffen Plan?
Assumption France would be easy to defeat
Beat France then focus on Russia
A German offensive plan of fighting
Russia would be slow to mobilize
All of these are correct
All of the above
What was the only large naval battle in the Great War? 1st Marne Somme Jutland Verdun
Jutland
Match the battle of Great War on the left with a distinction on the right.
Verdun =
“They shall not pass”
Match the battle of Great War on the left with a distinction on the right.
Somme =
“Bloodiest battle ever recorded”
Match the battle of Great War on the left with a distinction on the right.
Gallipoli =
“Churchill fails”
Match the battle of Great War on the left with a distinction on the right.
1st Marne =
“Taxicabs”
What was the public’s response to the Great War by the end of 1916? Why did their views change from those of 1914?
Your Answer:
citizens of the warring nations and soldiers began to change their attitudes, there was excitement when the war began. However, In 1916, however, people realized that war was horrible and depressing, there was no reason to celebrate.
