World War 1 Flashcards
Which term describes the policy of glorifying conflict and keeping an army prepared for war?
Militarism
What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe?
The Balkans.
Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?
Attack France first, then Russia.
Why were Germany and Austria-Hungary known as Central Powers?
Because they were both in central Europe.
Which nation’s actions caused the United States to fight in World War I?
Germany.
What were the Fourteen Points?
A peace plan put together by Woodrow Wilson.
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany.
Why did Italy refuse to support its ally Germany?
Because Germany was the aggressor.
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
The practice of using submarines to sink ships.
What was the American public’s opinion about joining the League of Nations?
America was hesitant at first.
What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I?
To motivate the country and to create ideas or rumors to harm the opponent’s cause.
What did the Zimmermann Telegram ask Mexico to do?
Launch an attack against America with German support.
Which THREE nations belonged to the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and Great Britain.
Which THREE nations belonged to the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What is an entente?
A friendly understanding between nations that lacks a binding commitment of a full-fledged alliance.
Who did Rasputin advise?
Czar Nicholas II and his wife.
What did the Germans want to achieve with unrestricted submarine warfare?
Weakening the allied blockade of ports and any ships that they suspected were carrying military supplies for allies.
What did the soldiers do in the trenches on the Western Front?
Many of the soldiers lived and fought in trenches, where they had to deal with rats, infection, trench foot, boredom, and poor health conditions.
What requirement did France insist upon including in any peace settlement with Germany?
Reparations.
Why did Great Britain join World War One?
They were allies to Belgium and came to their aid after being threatened by Germany.
What is conscription?
The call-up of civilians for military service and universal military training.
Why did German authorities help Lenin return to Russia?
Because they wanted Russia to withdraw from the war so they could end the two front war.
Name three results of the Treaty of Versailles
Reduce the size of Germany’s military, pay war reparations to the allied countries, and have Germany accept guilt for the war.
Name the major reasons that the U.S. entered World War One
The sinking of the Lusitania, the Zimmermann Telegram, and more unrestricted submarine warfare.
Austria-Hungary declared war on which country to start World War One?
Serbia.
What were the underlying causes of World War One?
Alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and militarism.
Why was the archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated?
Because of his threat to Serbian independence.
Name the new weapons introduced during World War One
Tanks, submarines, airplanes, poisonous gasses, machine guns.
What were three reasons why the U.S. joined WWI
Unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmermann Telegram, and the defense of neutral rights.
Who were the Reds?
The Bolsheviks.
What was “Peace, Land and Bread”?
A quote by Lenin that was a catalyst of his revolutionary goals.
Name three elements found in Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan
No more secret treaties, a reduction in military weapons, and freedom in the seas.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
It forced Germany to surrender colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific., reduce the size of their military , pay war reparations, and accept guilt for the war.
What was the purpose of the interrupter gear?
It regulated a machine gun’s fire so that it let the bullets pass between the blades of the spinning propeller without damaging them.
World War One officially ended on what date in 1918?
November 11 on the 11th hour.
Why did Czar Nicholas II and his wife rely so much on Rasputin?
They believed that Rasputin could help their sickly son.
Which term describes industrialized European nations that expanded their territories through the controlling of smaller, less defendable countries?
Imperialism.
Which term best describes the desire of a country for self rule?
Nationalism.
Which term best describes a defensive agreement made between two or more nations?
Alliances.
Why was Germany blamed by many for the start of World War One?
Blank check, Schlieffen plan, unrestrained submarine warfare, and war guilt.
Why did Great Britain choose to enter the conflict against the Central Powers at the start of World War One?
Alliances, Belgium’s neutrality, their own security, and to preserve the balance of power.
Name three reasons why the Schlieffen Plan did not work
- German forces were slowed when they tried to go through Belgium
- Military defenses were stronger than they anticipated
- The Russian army mobilized very quickly.
Name three new phrases that were introduced during WWI
Over the top, no man’s land, and trench foot.
Why did the Russian people want to leave World War One?
They wanted to leave before the entire country collapsed under the financial burdens of war.
Name three type of ships that were sunk by the Germans
Merchant ships, military ships, and passenger liners.
Why didn’t the United States enter World War One until 1917?
Four merchant ships had been sunk by German boats.
Which term best describes the directing of all people and resources toward the war effort?
Total war.
Name three reasons why Germany was bitter and angry over the Treaty of Versailles
- It reduced Germany’s army.
- It reduced the German border.
- Germany had to take the blame of the war and pay war damages.
Which countries made up the “Big Four” at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919?
America, France, Italy, and England.
