WS Finals

Question 1

Who is Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Answer 1

the royal prince of Hungary, once assassinated it caused Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war against Serbia.

Question 2

Kaiser William II

Question 3

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 3

the president of USA, he was representative of USA for the treaty of Versailles

Question 4

Belligerent

Answer 4

an individual, group, or nation that is actively engaged in a war or conflict.

Question 5

Combatants

Answer 5

a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war.

Question 6

Non-combatant

Answer 6

a person who is not engaged in fighting during a war, especially a civilian, chaplain, or medical practitioner.

Question 7

The Treaty of Versailles

Answer 7

a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919. As the most important treaty of World War I, it ended the state of war between Germany and most of the Allied Powers.

Question 8

The “Black Hand”

Answer 8

a lawless secret society engaged in criminal activities (such as terrorism or extortion)

Question 9

The Alliance System

Answer 9

an agreement between two or more countries to support each other during war

Question 10

No man’s land

Answer 10

grounds that are not owned by anyone causing fear of the unknown becoming a dumping ground.

Question 11

Mobilization (to mobilize)

Answer 11

The act of assembling and readying military troops and supplies for war.

Question 12

Proportionality

Answer 12

military actions should avoid causing excessive harm to civilians and property compared to the goals of those actions.

Question 13

Just War Principles

Answer 13

Laws for fighting to keep it fair and safe for non-combates.

Question 14

Propaganda

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information, especially biased or misleading, used by governments and organizations to influence public opinion mostly about the war effects.

Question 15

Self-determination

Answer 15

a nation—a group of people with similar political ambitions—can seek to create its own independent government or state.

Question 16

Ultimatum

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a final demand or statement of terms issued by one country to another, where rejection or failure to comply would lead to severe consequences, often including war. Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia which then led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Question 17

Reparations

Answer 17

a tax on a defeated country forcing it to pay some of the war costs of the winning countries

Question 18

Trench warfare

Answer 18

Dips that were large to keep weapons, sleep and hide. They lived here.

Question 19

Machine Guns

Answer 19

Entirely automatic and was capable of producing an output of up to 600 rounds per minute.

Question 20

JWP 1

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The parties can not just jump to war, they must try ALL non-violent options before starting to war.

Question 21

JWP 2

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A just war can only be started if approved by the state. No matter what party it is.

Question 22

JWP 3

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A war can only be fought to change a wrong that is causing sufferment, for the right cause that will change the country for the better.

Question 23

JWP 4

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A war can be fair if with a chance of success for all parties, many deaths and injuries are not the right thing to do.

Question 24

JWP 5

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The peace achieved after the war needs to be an improvement from the peace before the war.

Question 25

JWP 6

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Parties are not allowed to use force that’s not necessary to achieve the objective. No mass destruction weapons.

Question 26

JWP 7

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No citizen should be harmed or targeted, every party must put in effort to avoid this. The kill of a citizen is fair if they were part of the attacking party.

Question 27

Short term causes of WW1: The Tangier Crisis

Answer 27

France wanted to take control over Morocco but Britain still was forced to as they were allies. Germany took advantage of this and created tension between Britain and France. Things like these repeatedly happen in Europe. Alliances have both advantages and disadvantages.

Question 28

Causes of WW1: Militarism

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As everyone prepared for war they competed for strong armies. This meant military needs were put before citizens.

Question 29

Cause of WW1: Nationalism

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Everyone believed their country was better, especially their military. This caused civilians wanting to prove to others they were better, causing conflicts.

Question 30

The affect of Rifles

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They killed instantly as far as 550 meters

Question 31

The affect of Poison Gas (Mustard Gas)

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Sprayed and spread for miles killing many civilians by accident or not, If it was inhaled you would’ve experienced chemical burn, irritation to the lung tissue and/or choking to death.

Question 32

The affect of Tanks

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They took soldiers places to places, they could break through all the barbed wire. Their strategy was to bring many weapons in it to attack closer to the enemy.

Question 33

France big aims on the treaty

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- Georges Clemenceau Germany to pay for all the damage, Return the land taken from france, No military for germany

Question 34

Britain big aims on the treaty

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- David Lloyd George For Germany to pay but still be strong to trade, Land for Britain's empire, safeguard the navy

Question 35

USA big aims on the treaty

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- Woodrow Wilson League of nations Prevent another war

Question 36

Outcomes of treaty Territorial

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- France got territory back - Britain and france got germany’s colonies - Corridor of land to poland - Forbidden to join forces with austria

Question 37

Outcomes of treaty Military

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- Max 100,000 Soldiers - No airforce - No submarines - 6 battleships only

Question 38

Outcomes of treaty Economic

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- Pay reparations - 132 billion gold marks - Full financial responsibility

Question 39

Definition of War

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To solve a disagreement between two groups with arms and violence. Reasons: Alliances, political, economic, religion, natural resources.

Question 40

Violation

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To not break/follow a law

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Adhere

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To follow the rule

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War Crimes

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To not follow war rules

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Distinction

Answer 43

A difference or conflict between similar things/people

Question 44

Discrimination

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Treat some people differently due to their differences.

Question 45

Legitimate authority

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Where a leader is assigned to decide rules and laws and others must follow it.

Question 46

Collateral damage

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Any injury or death to a civilian due to an activity (war).

Question 47

Genocide

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to deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation

Question 48

Crimes Against Humanity

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Acts that attacks civilians, acts such as torture, rape, murder.

Question 49

Human Shield

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a non-combatant who either volunteers or is forced to shield a person from the military in order to prevent the enemy from attacking it.

Question 50

Perfidy

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Untrustworthiness, backstabbing

Question 51

False Flag

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a political or military action that is made to appear to be done by a group that isn’t actually responsible for it.

Question 52

Collective punishment

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A punishment on a group made by a member of that group.

Question 53

Blank Cheque

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a verbal commitment from Germany's highest political echelons

Question 54

"Going over the top"

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used to describe someone making an effort that is excessive or more than is required to accomplish a task

Question 55

Bayonet

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weapon designed to fit on the end of the muzzle of a rifle

Question 56

Arbitration

Answer 56

when a third party makes a decision on a disagreement to resolve it

Question 57

Armistice

Answer 57

an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Question 58

The Treaty of Versailles

Answer 58

A peace treaty signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One.