World War I

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

One of the causes of World War I. Competition among nations for colonies, resources, markets, etc.

Question 2

Militarism

Answer 2

One of the causes of World War I. Building up of the military; glorification of war,

Question 3

Alliances

Answer 3

One of the causes of World War I. Treaties created between nations so that if two countries have a conflict, this will bring in all of their allies
will lead to a world conflict.

Question 4

Nationalism

Answer 4

One of the causes of World War I. National Pride

Question 5

The Balkans

Answer 5

Area in Southern Europe. Increase in nationalism in the region prior to World War I. Formed an alliance with Russia. They wanted to bde free from the rule of Austria-Hungary.

Question 6

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Answer 6

Austrian Archduke who was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist (Black Hand member).

Question 7

Triple Alliance 1882

Answer 7

Pre-WW I Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Question 8

Triple Entente 1907

Answer 8

Pre-WWI Alliance between France, Russia, Great Britain

Question 9

Allied Powers (“Allies”)

Answer 9

Alliance during WWI: Great Britain, France, Russia and Serbia (later United States will be added)

Question 10

Central Powers

Answer 10

Alliance during WWI: Germany and Austria-Hungary

Question 11

Schlieffen Plan

Answer 11

Germany’s plan to deal with the two fronts of the war. Deal with France first in the West and then take care of Russia in the East.

Question 12

Zimmerman Note

Answer 12

Note sent by Germany to Mexico (1917) to try and get Mexico to go to war with the United States to keep the United States out of World War I. In exchange for support – Germany would help Mexico reconquer
land taken by US in Mexico – American War
§ Texas, New Mexico, Arizona. The note was intercepted by the British before it made it to Mexico.

Question 13

How was WWI different from prior wars?

Answer 13

This is the first major war post-Industrial Revolution. There are new, more sophisticated and lethal weapons.

Question 14

Why were trenches used during World War I?

Answer 14

Use of new weapons made soldiers find new tactics in order to succeed in war.

Question 15

What new weapons were used during World Ward I?

Answer 15

Machine guns
  Poison gas
  Flame throwers
  Grenade launchers
  French Renault tank
  The airplanes
  The Zeppelin (large, gas-filled balloon)
  Allied Ships Sunk by U-Boats (submarines)

Question 16

What is morale?

Answer 16

Spirit/support of the people

Question 17

How did morale change during the war?

Answer 17

People were very patriotic at first but then the reality of war set in. There were large numbers of casualties, food shortages, and failures at war. Letters written home by soldiers told of the horrors of the war.

Question 18

Lusitania

Answer 18

In May 2015, a German U-boat sinks this passenger ship and kills 129 U.S. citizens.

Question 19

Total War

Answer 19

Demands put on citizens at home while the soldiers are off fighting the war.

Question 20

Victory Gardens

Answer 20

Citizens at home were encouraged to use the land to grow their own food to deal with food shortages.

Question 21

How did governments ensure that war needs were met?

Answer 21

Controlled industries, rationing
Raise money (borrow and taxes)

Question 22

How did the war impact women?

Answer 22

Women worked outside of the home in jobs traditionally held by men. They were paid less than men for the same work but the jobs still paid better than “traditional” jobs for women. Women discovered benefits of financial independence and mobility.