World War I Study Guide- Barber Flashcards
Causes of World War I
Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Alliance Systems. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Black Hand
- Secret Society in Serbia
- Connection to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Triple Entente: Members
France, Russia, United Kingdom
Triple Entente: Motivations for Alliance
- Shared concerns over German militarism
- Balance of power in Europe
Triple Alliance: Members
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (changed sides in 1915)
Triple Alliance: Motivations for Alliance
- Counterbalance for the Triple Entente
- Economic and military cooperation
US: Initial Neutrality- Reasons for Neutrality
- Desire to stay out of European conflicts
- Focus on domestic concerns
US: Initial Neutrality- Factors influencing US entry
- unrestricted submarine warfare
- the zimmerman telegram
US Entry into WW1: Declaration
April 2, 1917
US Entry: Reasons for involvement
- unrestricted submarine warfare targeting American ships
- Economic ties with Allied powers
Russia’s Withdrawal: Revolution of 1917
- overthrow of the Tsarist regime
- Rise of Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin
Russia’s Withdrawal: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918)
- Russia’s withdrawal from the war
loss of significant territory to Germany
Treaty of Versailles: The big four
Woodrow Wilson (USA), Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (UK), Vittorio Orlando (Italy)
Treaty of Versailles: Wilson’s Fourteen Points
- Key principals for post-war peace
- Emphasis on self-determination and League of Nations
Provisions of the Treaty: War Guilt Clause
- Article 231, placing sole responsibility on Germany
Provisions of the Treaty: Territorial Changes
- Loss of territory by Germany
- Creation of new nations
Provisions of the Treaty: Military Limitations
- Restrictions on the size and capabilities of the German military
Social and Economic Impact: Human Cost
- Casualties, wounded, and psychological impact
Social and Economic Impact: Economic Consequences
- War reparations and financial strain on European nations
League of Nations: Formation and Purpose
- Established to prevent future conflicts
- United States’ decision not to join
Legacy of WW1: Precursor to WW2
- Unresolved issues leading to a fragile peace
- seeds of discontent and nationalism
Legacy of WW1: Changes in Society
Social, culture, and political shifts after the war
Reflections on WW1
- impact on global politics, society, and economics
- lesson learned for the future
Relevance Today:
Understanding the roots of conflict and the importance of diplomacy
