World War 1 (Test)

Question 1

What does M.A.I.N. stand for in the causes of WWI?

Answer 1

Militarism , Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

Question 2

M - militarism

Answer 2

The glorification of military power

Keeping an army prepared for war came to dominate national policy

Question 3

A - alliances

Answer 3

agreements between nations to aid and protect one another

(To provide a balance of power)

Question 4

I - imperial rivalries

Answer 4

Intense competition between the industrialized nations of Europe to produce and sell more goods and to acquire colonies

Question 5

N - nationalism

Answer 5

A deep devotion and pride in one’s country

Intense competition between nations caused tension

Territorial disputes brought nations to the brink of war

Question 6

Two major alliances of that time

Answer 6

Triple Alliance-Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance.

Triple Entente-Russia, Great Britain, and France formed the Triple Entente.

Balkans-Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, and Montenegro fought over land.This made the area very tense — like a bomb about to go off. That’s why it was called the “Powder Keg of Europe.”

Question 7

“Spark” that ignited the Balkan Powder Keg

Answer 7

The Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Question 8

Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Answer 8

heir(next in line) to the throne of Austria Hungary; assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a bosnian serb.; sparked WWI

Question 9

Black Hand

Answer 9

the Serbian terrorist group that planned to assassinate Franz Ferdinand

Question 10

Gavrilo Princip

Answer 10

member of the black hand; shot Austrian Archduke Ferdinand and wife June 28, 1914- set off WWI

Question 11

Austria’s response

Answer 11

After Archduke was killed,Austria blamed Serbia and said:”We must punish them!” That’s how the fighting began.

Question 12

“Blank Check”

Answer 12

A blank check is a metaphor

It’s endorsed (it’s signed and any money can be taken out)
There is no limit, there is not amount on it

Question 13

Ultimatum

Answer 13

a demand or threat that is final

Question 14

July 28, 1914

Answer 14

Austria declares War on Serbia

Question 15

August 1, 1914

Answer 15

Germany declares War on Russia

Question 16

Schlieffen Plan

Answer 16

A strategy drawn up by Germany to avoid fighting a war on two fronts

Question 17

Belgium

Answer 17

Belgium was invaded by Germany, violating its neutrality in 1914

Question 18

August 3, 1914/ August 4,1914

Answer 18

August 3: Germany declares war on France

August 4: Britain declares war on Germany

Question 19

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail? (possible short answer)

Answer 19

Russia got ready for war faster than Germany thought, so Germany had to send troops to fight them. Belgium fought Germany, which slowed Germany’s march toward France. When Germany attacked Belgium, Great Britain joined the war to defend Belgium, so Germany had to fight both France and Britain.

Question 20

Western Front

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where most of the fighting happened in World War I, mostly between Germany and countries like France and Britain. It was mainly in trenches, and the fighting was very long and bloody.

Question 21

Stalemate

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A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

Question 22

Trench Warfare

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Where soldiers lived and fought in long, narrow ditches

Question 23

Machine Gun

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An automatic gun that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed.

Question 24

long-range artillery, machine guns

Answer 24

A big canon that can shoot long ways

Question 25

Poison Gas

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a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact (mustard gas)

Question 26

Gas Mask

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A protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases.

Question 27

Tanks

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Heavy armored vehicle which could travel over barbed wire and across enemy trenches

Question 28

Zeppelins

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large gas-filled balloons

Question 29

Airplanes

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Used to observe enemies environment

Question 30

Submarines

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Underwater vessels used for naval warfare.

Question 31

Eastern Front

Answer 31

A stretch of battlefield along the German and Russian border

Question 32

Tannenberg

Answer 32

Russian troops were moving toward Germany. Germany then launched a counterattack. The Russians were pushed back, and it became a key turning point in the war.

Question 33

Russian Weakness/Russian Strength

Answer 33

Shortages- Food Guns, Ammunition, Clothes,Boots and Blankets Lots of Troops, the largest population in Europe

Question 33

Home Front

Answer 33

the sacrifices made by the people at home (the civilians)to support the war effort

Question 34

Conscription

Answer 34

A military draft

Question 35

propaganda

Answer 35

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

Question 36

Women

Answer 36

1. Took Men's Jobs When men went to fight, women did their jobs to keep the country running. 2. Worked in Factories Women made weapons and supplies for the soldiers. 3. Worked on Farms They grew food for the soldiers and people at home. 4. Helped as Nurses Women cared for sick and hurt soldiers, near the war or in hospitals.

Question 37

Russia in 1917

Answer 37

In 1917, Russia was fighting Germany and losing badly. Many soldiers died, and people had no food or heat. Everyone was cold, hungry, and angry. People started rioting in the streets. The king (Tsar) gave up his throne. There were two revolutions that year. A new group took over the country.

Question 38

Treaty of Breast-Litovsk

Answer 38

Asks Germany for peace; Lenin signed the Treaty with Germany; the treaty ended Russian participation in WWI.

Question 39

Why did the United States join on the side of the Allies?

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1.) Cultural ties (culturally tied closely to Great Britain; identify with the British) 2.) Unrestricted Submarine warfare (sinking ships) 3.) Zimmerman Telegram (It was a warning to the U.S. that Germany was trying to turn other countries (like Mexico) against them — and it pushed the U.S. to join the war.)

Question 40

Lusitania

Answer 40

A British passenger ship that exploded from 2 torpedoes and sank in 15 minutes where many American lives were lost.

Question 41

Zimmerman Telegram

Answer 41

A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.

Question 42

Kaiser William/November 1918

Answer 42

Kaiser abdicated his throne and ges into exile in the Netherlands

Question 43

Armistice/November 11, 1918

Answer 43

An agreement to stop fighting On the 11 hour, on the 11 day, of the 11th month the wars ended

Question 44

Paris Peace Conference

Answer 44

January 1919 - 1920 the winning countries met in Paris. They wanted to make peace and fix Europe. 32 countries came to the meeting to talk about what to do next.

Question 45

Big 4

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Woodrow Wilson (United States & President) David Lloyd George (Great Britain & Prime Minister) George Clemenceau (France & Foreign Minister) Vittorio Orlando (Italy & Foreign Secretary)

Question 46

Wilson's Fourteen Point Plan

Answer 46

1.No secret treaties 2.Freedom to use the seas 3.Fair trade between countries 4.Fewer weapons and armies 5. Be fair with colonies 6-13. Help fix problems in countries hurt by war (like Russia, Belgium, and more) 14. Create a group of countries to keep peace (this became the League of Nations)

Question 47

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 47

Treaty between the allied nations and Germany.

Question 48

War Guilt Clause

Answer 48

Claimed Germany actions were the cause of the war; solely responsible for all losses and damages sustained by the Allied Powers.

Question 49

Reparations/Demilitarization

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Payments for damages caused by the war; $33 Billion to be paid to the Allied Powers. Reduce size of army to 100,000 men.

Question 50

Mandates

Answer 50

Central Powers (Germany) were forced to give up their colonies; an "advanced" nation would guide them to independence.

Question 51

League of Nations/Did the United States ever join it?

Answer 51

L.N: General association of nations; became the idea of possible everlasting peace in the world No, the U.S. Senate never ratified the Treaty of Versailles and never joined the League of Nations.