WW1 Test Flashcards
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty that ended WW1, at 11am on 11th day of the 11th month (November). Orlando of Italy, Clemenceau of France, Lloyd George of England, and Woodrow Wilson of USA meet how to discuss the repayment of the damage of Germany
What were the 6 points of the treaty of Versailles?
- No secret alliances/treaties
- Freedom of navigation
- Free trade
- Reduce arm forces
- Self Determination
- League of Nations formed to protect world peace in the future
What is Militarism?
The act of building up one’s military
Who was in the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Who was in the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, Great Britain
Nationalism
Having pride in one’s country
Imperialism
A country taking over another
Who was assassinated to start WW1?
Gavriel Princup assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Russian Revolution summary
- Lenin forces NicholasII to advocate
- The red Russians vs White Russians fight and Red Russians win
- Lenin is the leader of Russia and prevents Russia from war
Blank Check
Germany gives Austria Hungary a blank check
Who made the trench?
Germany
New Weapons:
Bolt Action Rifle
Chlorine Gas
Mustard Gas
Machine Guns
Tanks-little willie
Zeppelin (blimp)
Planes-sopwith camel
Torpedo
Central Powers:
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Allied Powers
Great Britain, France, Russia
Neutral Countries
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Election of 1916
Dem. Wilson vs. Rep. Hayes
Wilson wins
Why did US enter
Lusitania
Sussex
Zimmerman Note
German U Boats
Causes of WW1
M ilitarism
A ssassination
N ationalism
I mperialism
A lliances
Convoy System
Teams that escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic
All War Fronts
Eastern Front: Between Russia and Germany/AH
Western Front: Between France and Germany/Belgium
Italian Front: Between AH/Italy
Alvin York
American War Hero
Erich Ludendorff
German Military commander, renown for the victory at the battle of Tannenburg
Brest Litvosk
Treaty signed between the central powers and Russia that ended Russias participation in WW1
Schlieffen Plan
- Germans launch a major suprise attack on France via Belgium
- Defeat France within
6 weeks - Send German troops to the East, to fight
Russia
Espionage and Sedition Acts
Penalties for:
1. Spying
2. Say, Print, Write anything negative about the government
What did the treaty of Versailles do for Germany?
. Enforced Germany to take all blame
. 600 mill in reparations
. Restricted German military
. Germany gets land decreased
. No secret alliances
When did USA enter?
April 6th, 1917
