World War 1 Flashcards
Identify and define the four M.A.I.N causes of World War I.
Militarism idea of building your military
alliances to join forces
imperialism to take over other land
nationalism
What incident triggered the outbreak of war in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What was the name of the battle fought outside Paris that began the trench warfare and took away Germany’s hope of a quick victory?
The battle of the Marne.
Define stalemate.
A situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other. Deadlock; neither side advances.
What was “no man’s land?”
No man’s land is a place between two sides trenches in the war.
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?
A German Leader.
What was the name of Germany’s plan that involved attacking Paris, France and then attacking Russia?
Schlieffen plan.
Which neutral country was invaded by Germany as they moved into France at the start of the War?
Belgium.
Name three weapons used in trench warfare during World War I.
Machine guns, poison gas, and tanks.
How did the United States contribute to the Allied war effort?
The United states contributed to the Allied war by food, military supplies/weapons, troops, nurses, money, etc.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
The message from Germany to Mexico that was meant to help form an alliance between two countries, create a plan for Mexico to attack the U.S., and announce Grauman’s plan to resume U-boat attacks. The British intercepted it and gave it to the U.S.
Who was Tsar (Czar) Nicholas II?
Russian leader.
List three reasons why the U.S. eventually entered World War I.
u-boat attacks, Germany’s alliance with Mexico, and Support democracy/Russian Rev. and the Zimmerman Telegram.
How does the use of propaganda influence Americans and help the government during World War I?
Propaganda helps in the War because people can say false or true information. Influence-buy war/liberty bonds, conserve food, join the military, become a nurse, etc.
Who was John Pershing?
The General in charge of the American Expeditionary Force.
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
The communist leader of the Bolsheviks. He was one of the leaders of the Russian Revolution (the 2nd one) and he became the leader of Russia (which became the soviet union)
Which Allied Power left the war in 1918 due to a Revolution?
Russia
What was the name of the alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria?
The Central Power
Define Armistice
A halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin.
Define Self-determination.
Self-determination is the right of a group of people to govern themselves.
When does the war officially end (date and time)?
11 a.m. November 11 1918.
Who won World War I?
The Allied Power.
List the four punishments for Germany that were part of the Treaty of Versailles.
Take full blame for the war, pay reparations, give up some of their land, and disarm or reduce the military.
What was the name of Wilson’s post-War plan?
The Fourteen Points.
