The Great War + Aftermath Flashcards
(25 cards)
When did the Great War begin?
28 July, 1914
When did the Great War end?
11 November, 1918
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1908 to 1916?
Herbert Henry Asquith
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1916 to 1922?
David Lloyd George
Who was Prime Minister of France from 1914 to 1915?
René Viviani
Who was French Prime Minister from 1917 to 1920?
Georges Clemenceau
Who was President of the United States from 1913 to 1921
Woodrow Wilson
How many people were wounded or killed during the Great War?
40 million. 23 million wounded and 15 to 22 million deaths
Which Country suffered the highest amount of casualties? What were they?
Russia.
1.7 million killed
4.9 million wounded
Which Country suffered the least amount of casualties? What were they?
Japan.
300 killed
900 wounded
When did the Paris Peace Conference begin and end?
Began 18 January, 1919.
Ended 21 January, 1920
What happened at the end of the Paris Peace Conference that makes the event so significant in history?
The Treaty of Versailles was Signed.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The Formal ending of the Great War.
Why did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany drastically?
Harsh new terms/punishments were set for Germany by the Allies (U.S.A, France, Great Britain)
Who were the ‘Big Three’?
Georges Clemenceau, Woodrow Wilson, and David Lloyd George.
What happened to Russia in 1917
Russia went through two drastic revolutions, the February Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Provisional Government, followed by the October Revolution, where the Bolsheviks seized power, leading to a communist regime
What date did the United States join the a Great War?
April 6, 1917
What was 1-5 of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
- No secret treaties.
- Free access for all to the seas in peacetime or what time.
- Free trade between countries.
- All countries work towards disarmament.
- Colonies to have a say in their future.
What was 6-10 of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
- German troops to leave Russia.
- Independence for Belgium.
- France to regain Alsace-Lorraine.
- Frontier between Austria and Italy to be adjusted.
- Self-determination for the people of Eastern Europe. They should rule themselves and not be ruled by empires.
What was 11-14 of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
- Serbia to have access to the seas.
- Self-determination for people in the Turkish Empire.
- Poland to become an independent state with access to the sea.
- A League of Nations to be set up.
How did Clemenceau want Germany to be punished?
Georges Clemenceau wanted harsh repercussions for Germany. Driven by a desire for revenge and security, he demanded heavy reparations, territorial concessions, and military restrictions.
How did Woodrow Wilson want Germany to be punished?
Woodrow, while advocating for a just peace, opposed harsh punishment of Germany and instead focused on establishing a stable, cooperative international order through his “14 Points” to prevent future wars.
How did Lloyd George want Germany to be punished?
Similarly to Wilson, Lloyd George wanted a “just” peace also, but his reasoning for this was to maintain Germany’s strength so they could continue to trade with Great Britain, preventing economic ruin and potential future conflict.
What were reparations?
Reparations were large amounts of payments that were demanded of Germany by the Allies to compensate for war damage.
