WWI EXAM Flashcards
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What caused WWI?
World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Who was part of the Triple Entente (Aliies)?
Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente.
Who was part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy joined in the Triple Alliance
Why were there many reparations that Germany and many other countries were required to pay after the Treaty of Versailles?
All of the allies required Germany to many reparations to cover war costs, and civilian damages across the countries.
What is self-determination?
self-determination, the process by which a group of people, usually possessing a certain degree of national consciousness, form their own state and choose their own government. In World War I the Allies accepted self-determination as a peace aim.
Sedition Act of 1918
The Sedition Act of 1918 curtailed the free speech rights of U.S. citizens during time of war. Passed on May 16, 1918, as an amendment to Title I of the Espionage Act of 1917, the act provided for further and expanded limitations on speech.
What were Victory Gardens?
Victory gardens were vegetable gardens planted during the world wars in order to ensure an adequate food supply for civilians and troops. … Throughout the World War II years, millions of victory gardens in all shapes and sizes produced abundant food for the folks at home.
What were the five reasons for propaganda?
To recruit men to join the army;
To recruit women to work in the factories and in the Women’s Land Army;
To encourage people to save food and not to waste;
To keep morale high and encourage people to buy government bonds.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
The Zimmermann Telegram (or Zimmermann Note or Zimmerman Cable) was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany
What was the Draft like in WW1?
The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act authorized the United States federal government to raise a national army for service in World War I through conscription.
What was the selective service like? and how did you apply in WWI?
The act eventually required all men between the ages of 21 to 45 to register for military service. Under the act, approximately 24 million men registered for the draft. Of the total U.S. troops sent to Europe, 2.8 million men had been drafted, and 2 million men had volunteered.
What is a Liberty Bond?
A Liberty Bond is a debt obligation issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in conjunction with the Federal Reserve. Also known as a Liberty Loan, it was a war bond, issued in four installments in 1917-18 as a means to finance the U.S.’ participation in World War I and the Allied war effort in Europe.
What were some new Technologies that were introduced in WWI?
There was many new technologies such as Tanks, Flamethrowers, Poison Gas.
Who was Franz Fernidad and what was his impact on starting the war?
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand outraged Austria-Hungary. … Austria-Hungary was furious and, with Germany’s support, declared war on Serbia on July 28. Within days, Germany declared war on Russia—Serbia’s ally—and invaded France via Belgium, which then caused Britain to declare war on Germany
Who was Gavrillo Princip?
Gavrilo Princip was a Bosnian Serb student who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. Princip was born in western Bosnia to a poor Serb peasant family.
What was the battle of the Argone Forest and what was the significance of the battle?
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the largest operations of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I, with over a million American soldiers participating. It was also the deadliest campaign in American history, resulting in over 26,000 soldiers being killed in action (KIA) and over 120,000 total casualties
What is the significance of the battle of Belleau Wood?
First Major Marine Corps Battle.
Battle of the town of Amien
August 8-11th 1918
What is abdication?
an act of abdicating or renouncing the throne.
Why did we want to stay nuetral?
Wilson was firmly opposed to war, and believed that the key aim was to ensure peace, not only for the United States but across the world.
Why did we join the war?
Germany’s resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 became the primary motivation behind Wilson’s decision to lead the United States into World War I.
What is a Bureaucracy?
a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
What was the American Expeditionary Forces?
The American Expeditionary Forces was a formation of the United States Army on the Western Front of World War I. The AEF was established on July 5, 1917, in France under the command of Gen. John J. Pershing.
How did we manage our war time economy?
War Production Board
