WWI Quiz Review Flashcards
(16 cards)
Militarism
alliances
imperialism
Nationalism
what nations formed a triple alliance? The Triple Entente? Whe was Italy considered a “flip-flopper”
Triple Alliance ) Germany, Austria-Hungray, and Italy
Triple Entente ) G.B, France, and Russia
What happened when germany invaded Belgium at the beginning of WWI, why did the happen
It was part of the schlieffen plan, Attack France first then Russia
What was the Schlieffen plan
If a war broke out Germany would attach France first then Russia
Importance of the battle of somme
Immense scale, staggering casualties, first use of tanks in warfare
Importance of the battle of Verudun
French resistance against major german offensive
Importance of the battle of Gallopoli
Strategic failure, impact on global politics
what weapons caused WWi soldiers to dig trenches
Machine guns
What were the causes and effect of the battle of somme
C ) allied strategy, French involvement, and British leadership
E ) Tactical lessons German strategy change
Who formulated the 14-point plan for peace in Europe
Woodrow Wilson
What were the goals of the 14-point plan
1- establish open diplomacy
2- free trade
3- ensure national self-determination for various ethic
Who were the big 4 at the treaty of versailles
Woodrow, David Lloyd, George clemence, and vittorio orlando
