WWI short response Flashcards
Explain how nationalism led to increased tension in Europe
Each country believed they were the best, leading to a competitive enjoyment among nations.
What is an alliance system and what was the purpose of an alliance?
A multitude of countries coming together in order to not break out in pointless war. By agreeing that if one country were to be attack all other countries would attack
Before WWI began there were two major alliances in Europe. Which countries belonged to each of them?
Triple Alliance-Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Triple Entente-Russia, France, Great Britain
What happened in the Balkan Peninsula that helped lead to the start of WWI?
The Balkan Peninsula was a hotbed of nationalist and ethnic rivalries. The Slavic people wanted independence from Austria-Hungary, and Serbia supported them. This lead to Serbian terrorist, Gavrilo Princip, to murder Franz Ferdinand to advance the cause of the unification of the Slavic people.
At the start of World War I, which countries were on which sides?
Central powers- Germany, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary
Allied Powers- America, France, Great Britain, Italy
What were some of the new technologies used in World War
Poison gas, trench warfare, bombshells, barbed wire, fighter planes, and tanks.
How was trench warfare used and how did geography affect it?
Trench warfare was used as a way to protect the soldiers from bullets. Long continuous trench lines often resulting in stalemates due to the ease of defending from within the trenches against and across no man’s land
The United States was neutral at the start of the War. What caused the country to join the Allied forces?
Germany sinking American ships and denying trade with the Allies.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram and how did Americans react to it?
A telegram Germany sent to Mexico offering an alliance against the U.S. leading to more Anti-German feelings among Americans.
What caused Russia to withdraw from the war
The Bolshevik revolution, aka the second Revolution. The Russian people wanted to focus on establishing their newly found communist nation.
Battle of the Marne
Occurred due to Germany attempting to invade both Russia and France.
French victory
Made it clear the war would not be easy on either sides
Battle of Verdun
Bloodiest battle of the war
France and Germany attempted to break out of French warfare.
Battle of Somme
French and British attack against america
Battle of Argonne Forest
American battle against Germany
Germany faced an attack against America
Open Diplomacy
No secret treaties among nations
Freedom of seas
Unrestricted navigation on the ocean during and after times of war
Economic fairness
Removal of trade barriers and equal trade among nations
Disarmant
Military reduction across nations.
Self-determination
Peoples of different nationalities should be allowed to determine their own political allegiance.
League of Nations
An international organization designed to resolve disputes peacefully and guarantee the territorial integrity of member states.
