World war I Flashcards
1
Q
What started WWI in Europe?
A
Increased militarism and nationalism among alliances after the assassination of a political leader
2
Q
What were the MAIN causes of WWI?
A
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, & Nationalism.
3
Q
How did the US respond to the war from 1914-1917?
A
“It is Europe’s problem, let them solve it”
4
Q
Which two events are largely responsible for the US joining the war?
A
The sinking of the Lusitania, and Unrestricted submarine warfare.
5
Q
How was WWI different from previous wars?
A
The US used more new technology than they did before. With things such as poisonous gasses, trench warfare, machine guns, tanks, and airplanes
