World War I Study Guide- Barber

Question 1

Causes of World War I

Answer 1

Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Alliance Systems. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 2

The Black Hand

Answer 2

• Secret Society in Serbia
• Connection to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Question 3

Triple Entente: Members

Answer 3

France, Russia, United Kingdom

Question 4

Triple Entente: Motivations for Alliance

Answer 4

• Shared concerns over German militarism
• Balance of power in Europe

Question 5

Triple Alliance: Members

Answer 5

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (changed sides in 1915)

Question 6

Triple Alliance: Motivations for Alliance

Answer 6

• Counterbalance for the Triple Entente
• Economic and military cooperation

Question 7

US: Initial Neutrality- Reasons for Neutrality

Answer 7

• Desire to stay out of European conflicts
• Focus on domestic concerns

Question 8

US: Initial Neutrality- Factors influencing US entry

Answer 8

• unrestricted submarine warfare
• the zimmerman telegram

Question 9

US Entry into WW1: Declaration

Answer 9

April 2, 1917

Question 10

US Entry: Reasons for involvement

Answer 10

• unrestricted submarine warfare targeting American ships
• Economic ties with Allied powers

Question 11

Russia’s Withdrawal: Revolution of 1917

Answer 11

• overthrow of the Tsarist regime
• Rise of Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin

Question 12

Russia’s Withdrawal: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918)

Answer 12

• Russia’s withdrawal from the war
  loss of significant territory to Germany

Question 13

Treaty of Versailles: The big four

Answer 13

Woodrow Wilson (USA), Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (UK), Vittorio Orlando (Italy)

Question 14

Treaty of Versailles: Wilson’s Fourteen Points

Answer 14

• Key principals for post-war peace
• Emphasis on self-determination and League of Nations

Question 15

Provisions of the Treaty: War Guilt Clause

Answer 15

• Article 231, placing sole responsibility on Germany

Question 16

Provisions of the Treaty: Territorial Changes

Answer 16

• Loss of territory by Germany
• Creation of new nations

Question 17

Provisions of the Treaty: Military Limitations

Answer 17

• Restrictions on the size and capabilities of the German military

Question 18

Social and Economic Impact: Human Cost

Answer 18

• Casualties, wounded, and psychological impact

Question 19

Social and Economic Impact: Economic Consequences

Answer 19

• War reparations and financial strain on European nations

Question 20

League of Nations: Formation and Purpose

Answer 20

• Established to prevent future conflicts
• United States’ decision not to join

Question 21

Legacy of WW1: Precursor to WW2

Answer 21

• Unresolved issues leading to a fragile peace
• seeds of discontent and nationalism

Question 22

Legacy of WW1: Changes in Society

Answer 22

Social, culture, and political shifts after the war

Question 23

Reflections on WW1

Answer 23

• impact on global politics, society, and economics
• lesson learned for the future

Question 24

Relevance Today:

Answer 24

Understanding the roots of conflict and the importance of diplomacy