WW1 Test Flashcards
(30 cards)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated by a group of terrorists call the black hand. Sparked World War I.
Vladimir Lenin
A Russian communist revolutionary that participated in the October revolution.
Czar Nicholas II
Ruler of Russia, descended from the Romanov Dynasty. Communist revolution drove him from the throne.
John J Pershing
A famous commander of the American Expeditionary force on the Western front. Kept US soldiers from being split up
Kaiser Wilhelm II
A German emperor, descended from a 40 year dynasty.
Woodrow Wilson
President of the US at the time, and created the 14th Point Plan to try and prevent more wars.
14 Points
A plan, created by President Woodrow Wilson, that strongly advocated self-preservation, the right for people to choose their own form of government.
Armistice
In agreement to stop fighting and allow peace talks to begin. This one in effect on November 11, 1918 at 11 o’clock between the Allied forces and Central Powers
Bolshevik
The Communist Party that took over the Russian government in the October Revolution of 1917
League of Nations (definition & effect)
A place where ambassadors from everywhere in the world could come together and work to resolve the worlds problems. It was created by President Woodrow Wilson. In the US, Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles mainly because of the League of Nations. They did this because the league could bring the the US into more wars, and declare wars without Congress, which is unconstitutional
Lost Generation
The generation of European youth (mainly men) who’d been wiped out because of the war.
Mobilization
The action of a country preparing and organizing troops for active service
No – mans land
The stretch of land between enemy trenches during trench warfare
Propaganda (definition &a goals)
The spread of biased, often false information to win support for a cause. The goals of propaganda in America were to recruit soldiers, nurses, doctors. Get people to buy war bonds, and get people to conserve food as well as foster anti-German feelings
Reparations
The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state
Schlieffen Plan
The German plan that consisted of 1. moving through Belgium to France to avoid French soldiers
- destroy French army as it moves to protect Paris
- shift East to defend against Russia
Self-determination
Process in which a country determines and forms it’s government
Trench warfare
Brutal warfare fought in trenches
Stalemate
A term from the game of chess meaning deadlock
U-boat
German submarines
Zimmerman telegram
I telegram sent by German Foreign Minister Author Zimmerman to Mexico, stating that if Mexico attacks the US, Germany would help them win back Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. This was done in hopes of keeping the US out of the war, and was intercepted by Britain.
The battle of the Marne (the miracle of the Marne)
As the Germans advanced to Paris, they stop to regroup, giving the French time to prepare a counter attack. This action saved Paris
Russian revolution
The Soviets overthrew the government of Russia, causing the Czar to step down. This was called the white or march revolution. Czar was replaced with a democratic government, but when that failed, it was taken over by a communist government. This was called the red or October revolution
MAIN
Militarism: The glorification of the military, building up strong military forces to prepare for war
Alliances: an agreement between nations to support each other
Imperialism: there was a great deal of conflict overseas and in Europe concerning conquered land
Nationalism: love of one’s own nation (people group). In many large countries, there was a movement for small people groups to gain their independence.
