WWI Flashcards
(25 cards)
Austria-Hungary declared war on which country to start World War One?
Serbia
What were the underlying causes of World War One?
MAIN
Why was the archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated?
Serbia was scared that they would take them over, imperialism
Name the new weapons introduced during World War One
Tank, gas bomb, airplane bombing, U-boats
What were three reasons why the U.S. joined WWI?
Sinking of unrestricted submarines, the Zimmerman telegram, trading with allies
Who were the Reds?
Russian communists in their civil war, red flag, led by Leon Trotsky
What was ‘Peace, Land and Bread’?
Lenin’s slogan for revolutionary goals in overthrowing the provisional government
Name three elements found in Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan
Recognition of freedom of the seas and of trade, limits on arms, end to secret alliances, just settlement for colonial claims, self rule for all nations, general assembly of nations to settle future problems peacefully.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
Caused them to have humiliation and resentment, in debt
What was the purpose of the interrupter gear?
To be able to shoot guns from planes without shooting the propellers
World War One officially ended on what date in 1918?
11-11-1918
Why did Czar Nicholas II and his wife rely so much on Rasputin?
He had the ability to help their youngest son Alexi with his hemophilia
Which term describes industrialized European nations that expanded their territories through the controlling of smaller, less defendable countries?
Imperialism
Which term best describes the desire of a country for self rule?
Nationalism
Which term best describes a defensive agreement made between two or more nations?
Alliance
Why was Germany blamed by many for the start of World War One?
They gave Austria Hungary a blank check
Why did Great Britain choose to enter the conflict against the Central Powers at the start of World War One?
They didn’t honor their treaty with Belgium
Name three reasons why the Schlieffen Plan did not work
It took longer than they thought to invade France, they were slowed down in Belgium, the Russians moved much quicker than anticipated
Name three new phrases that were introduced during WWI
Trench foot, no-man’s land, over the top
Why did the Russian people want to leave World War One?
Overwhelming losses, unprepared with military supplies and food, departure of czar
Name three types of ships that were sunk by the Germans
Merchant ships, military ships, passenger ships
Why didn’t the United States enter World War One until 1917?
They wanted to remain neutral and isolated
Which term best describes the directing of all people and resources toward the war effort?
Militarism
Name three reasons why Germany was bitter and angry over the Treaty of Versailles
Lost money, lost land, took responsibility
