World War 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Identify and define the four M.A.I.N causes of World War I.
Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism, and Alliances.
What incident triggered the outbreak of war in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the name of the battle fought outside Paris that began the trench warfare and took away Germany’s hope of a quick victory?
The Marne
Define stalemate.
A tie in the war, when neither side can advance.
What was “no man’s land?”
The area between two sides trenches
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?
the leader of Germany
What was the name of Germany’s plan that involved attacking Paris, France and then attacking Russia?
Schlieffen Plan
Which neutral country was invaded by Germany as they moved into France at the start of the War?
Belgium
Name three weapons used in trench warfare during World War I.
Machine gun, tank, and poisonous gas.
How did the United States contribute to the Allied war effort?
we sold a bunch of weapons to Great Britain
Food, military weapons, troops, nurses, money, etc.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
The telegram that Germany wrote saying that the U.S. should remain neutral and that they would no longer conduct any U-boat attacks.
List three reasons why the U.S. eventually entered World War I.
U-boat attacks, democracy, and the Zimmerman Telegram
How does the use of propaganda influence Americans and help the government during World War I?
they use different persuading techniques to get people to join the war
-wants people to join or support the war.
Who was John Pershing?
U.S. Army general- in charge of American Expeditionary Force
founder of the Russian communist party, leader of the Bolshevik Revolution
Vladimir Lenin?
Which Allied Power left the war in 1918 due to a Revolution?
Russia
What was the name of the alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria?
Central powers
Define Armistice.
a halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin
Define Self-determination.
the right to govern themselves
When does the war officially end (date and time)?
November 11, 1918 at 11 AM
Who won World War I?
allies; America, Britain, Italy, France, and Russia.
List the four punishments for Germany that were part of the Treaty of Versailles.
blame, pay reparations , disarm, and give up some land.
What was the name of Wilson’s post-War plan?
Fourteen Points
What was the League of Nations?
a group of countries got together to solve disputes without going to war
