World War 1 - Part 2 Flashcards
When did WW1 begin?
July 28, 1914 when Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary
When did WW 1 end?
November 11, 1918
When did the United States enter WW1!
April 6, 1917
What were the theaters of war during WW1?
- Western front - Great Britain and France vs. Germany
- Eastern Front - Germany and Austria-Hungary vs. Russia
- Ottoman Front - Great Britain vs. Ottoman Turks
- War at Sea
What are the noteworthy battles on the Western Front?
- Battle of Verdun
2. Battle of Somme
What happened during battle of Verdun?
- German attack
2. 800,000 dead for 23 miles of land
What happened during the Battle of Somme?
- British attack
- 1.2 million dead for 6 miles of land
- “British fight like lions, but led by donkeys”
How was fighting on the Eastern Front different from the Western Front?
They used mobile warefare, no trenches
How did fighting on the Eastern Front end?
Russia makes a treaty with Germany in 1917.
What battle was fought on the Ottoman Front?
Battle of Galipoli
Who wins on the Ottoman front?
Battle of Galipoli was a disaster for British attacking Constantinople, but British eventually win with the help of Arab tribes put together by Lawrence of Arabia.
What is the noteworthy sea battle?
Battle of Jutland
- Largest sea battle
- Both sides claim victory
Why did the United States enter WW1?
- Unrestricted submarine warefare
- Sinking of the Lusitania
- Attacks on American seacoast and harbors
- Zimmerman telegram
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
Germany asks Mexico to attack the United States to claim land taken i. The Texas and Mexican War.
How many Americans fought in WW1?
2 million
Who led the Americans?
General Pershing
Who was Alvin York?
Medal of Honor winner
What are conscientious objectors?
Those who refused to fight in WW1
How did the United States get men to fight in WW1?
They used a draft system
What is significant about the 369th Infantry Regiment?
- African American unit that fought with the French
2. Never lost a trench in WW1
What is isolationism?
- A policy made by President Woodrow Wilson
2. US tries to stay out of European affairs
How does WW1 end?
- 2nd Battle of Marne
A. Germany goes on the offensive to end the war before US makes it to Europe
B. German citizens start anti-war marches? - 100 Day offensive - “Black Day” - allied troops push Germans to the Argonne Forest
- Armistice 11 pm November 11, 1918
What treay ended WW1?
Treaty of Versailles
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
At the Palace of Versaille in France, in a railroad car
What were the conditions of the Treaty of Versaille?
- Germany takes blame for the war
- Germany pays reparations for Great Britain and France
- Germany gives up Rhineland to France
- Germany may not have an organized army
What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versaille?
- Germany falls into economic depression, and so will Europe soon after
- Japan rejects European ideals and creates Asian Co-Propserity Sphere
- US enjoys a time of economic prosperity
