World War 1 Flashcards
What are the M.A.I.N. causes of WW1?
Militarism-Alliances-Imperialism-Nationalism
Who was assassinated to start WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did militarism lead to war?
They built up better armies
How did alliances cause the war to grow quickly?
Countries were teaming and making trusts and promises for if they ever went into war
How might imperialism lead to war?
People want land from each other
How did nationalism play a part in war?
Some people were TOO proud of their country which made others mad
How did trench warfare/trenches work?
Your body was protected in a big hole in the ground so it was not easy to get shot
What methods of warfare were used in WW1 and trench warfare? (There are 6)
U-boats, tanks, artillery, gas, airplanes, maximum gun
How would airplanes be used in WW1?
To spy on the enemy and plan strategies to attack
Name 2 reasons that America entered the war?
Zimmerman telegram- Germany wanted to start war with the U.S.
Germany killed lots of people
What British ship was sunk that caused America to be frustrated with Germany?
The Lusitania
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
A note that Germany sent to Mexico that said that they wanted to start war with the U.S.
What was used to gain support for the war and try to get Americans to join the military to help with WW1?
Propaganda
What was the espionage and sedition act?
An act sought to stifle any criticism of the government or the war and allowed the Postmaster General to intercept mail containing such criticisms
Why did Russia leave the war?
They were in a civil war and they were running out of supplies and men for the army
How did Russia leaving the war change Germany’s opinion on the chance of winning?
Germany thought that if they could get an advantage in the war before America joined, then Germany would have a good chance of winning
What is an armistice?
A temporary agreement to end fighting
When was the armistice for WW1 declared?
November 11, 1918
Why was America a world power at the end of the war?
We gained a lot and showed how powerful we can be
What was the treaty that ended WW1?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the peace treaty/points that President Wilson brought to the Treaty of Versailles conference?
14 points
List and describe the only point from Wilson’s treaty that was accepted.
14- League of Nations- an organization of nations formed to promote cooperation and peace
Who did everyone blame for the war and want to make pay for the war?
Germany
