WW 1

Question 1

WW1 Causes

Answer 1

M: Militarism
A: Alliances
N: Nationalism
I: imperialism
A: Assassination

Question 2

Congress of Vienna

Answer 2

A treaty signed after the Napoleonic wars as an attempt to create a stable balance of power in Europe.

Question 3

Self Determination

Answer 3

Process in which a person controls their own life OR Process in which a country determines it own statehood and creates its own allegiance and government.

Question 4

Indemnity

Answer 4

A contractual obligation for one party to compensate for the losses of another party.

Question 5

Changes in the Map of Europe after WW1?

Answer 5

Collapse of Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire.
Germany was forced to give land away.
New nations created such as Austria, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, and Turkey. (At LEAST remember 3.)

Question 6

What are Ideological Differences?

Answer 6

Fundamental beliefs that distinguish groups from each other in terms of politics, religion, culture, or social issues.

Question 7

What was the Conscription Crisis in Canada? (1917)

Answer 7

A crisis regarding the conscription of Canadian men which had outlined the divide between the French and English Canadians in Canada. The French had no interest in fighting for the British Empire while the Brits HEAVILY supported it. Once conscription act was put into place, only 20000 of the 400000 showed up for training.

Question 8

How did Canada join WW1?

Answer 8

When Britain declared war, as a british colony Canada was forced into the war.

Question 9

Goals of Nations within the Treaty of Versailles? - Britain Interest

Answer 9

Aimed for balance in penalties but wanted to prevent German aggressions. Wanted to preserve trade relations and gain land for Britain’s empire.

Question 10

Goals of Nations within the Treaty of Versailles? - France Interest

Answer 10

Sought revenge and security, with harsh penalties, and to return Alsace Lorraine to France. Wanted to demilitarize Germany, and crush its economy with a hefty fine.

Question 11

Goals of Nations within the Treaty of Versailles? - USA Interest

Answer 11

Wanted peace based on his fourteen points, where he wanted to remove secret treaties, reduce armaments in countries, and self determination for many peoples in Europe. Created/layed the foundation of ideas for a League of Nations.

Question 12

Penalties imposed on Germany

Answer 12

Loss of territory
Demilitarization - Cap of 100k soldiers.
Blame for War
Large Indemnity - Large payment for damages caused by war.
No military close to France (Rhinelands)

Question 13

How did Franz Ferdinand get assassinated?

Answer 13

He got shot in head whilst going for a drive in an open top car. He was attacked by terrorists, after his driver takes a wrong turn.

Question 14

Prosperity

Answer 14

When all people have the opportunity for succeed and to thrive of their own freewill.

Question 15

Who were the Big 3?

Answer 15

David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France, and Woodrow Wilson of America

Question 16

What is the League of Nations?

Answer 16

An organization for International Cooperation made after WW1 due to the demand for a stop to the suffering that is brought by modern war.

Question 17

Who was in the Triple Entente? (ALLIES)

Answer 17

France
Britain
Russia
Serbia

Question 18

Who was in the Triple Alliance? (CENTRAL POWERS)

Answer 18

Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
Italy (switched sides eventually)

Question 19

Shleffen plan

Answer 19

A plan where Germany wanted to defeat France quickly before Russia could get her troops mobilized. This would prevent a war on two fronts, but failed in the end.

Question 20

Foreign Policy VS Domestic Policy

Answer 20

Foreign targets interactions with other countries, whilst domestic affects the people and problems within their country.

Question 21

Give an Example of the Domino Effect that started WW1

Answer 21

The Serbian nationalist group, “Black Hand,” assassinated Franz Ferdinand, which angered Austria Hungary. Austria-Hungary then reaches out to its ally, Germany, which is on board with an invasion on Serbia. Once their ultimatum is denied, they declare war on each other. Germany then declares war on Russia. To initiate their schlieffen plan, they invade France, but go through Belgium, which is where Britain joins the war. In an attempt to lay siege to Britain, they shoot down transport and supply ships, which are seen as terrorist attacks by America, which is when they enter the way.

Question 22

What is Economic Prosperity

Answer 22

Economic prosperity is the level of wealth in a country and its economic growth. France wanted to shatter Germany’s economy, which is a negative effect on its economic prosperity.

Question 23

What is Beliefs and Values

Answer 23

Ideas that shape a nation’s and identity. This can be the categorized under National Interest.

Question 24

Four reasons why the League of Nations Failed

Answer 24

Lack of Power
Lack of Military
Not all Countries Joined
Lack of Meeting

Question 25

What is France’s ideas on Safety and Security?

Answer 25

Had been invaded multiple times, so wanted to demilitarize Germany and cripple them.

Question 26

What are the United States ideas on Economic Prosperity?

Answer 26

They wanted to keep trade routes open to all.

Question 27

What are the United States ideas of Beliefs and Values?

Answer 27

Wanted self determination for all countries and peoples.

Question 28

What are the United States ideas on Safety and Security

Answer 28

WORLD PEACE

Question 29

What are Germany’s ideas on Safety and Security

Answer 29

Wanted to be respected, as they were a new nation looking for glory and military prestige.

Question 30

What are some of Britain’s ideas on Beliefs and Values

Answer 30

Wanted justice, rather than revenge. Peace should not be harsh, and wanted to avoid another war.