World War I Study Guide

What are the MAIN Causes of World War I? M A I N

Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism

Which countries made up the Triple Alliance before the war began in 1914?

Germany Austria Hungary Italy

Why was the Triple entente formed in 1907? What was it in response to?

It was formed to balance against the Triple Alliance and Germany

According to some historians Europe's system of alliances increased the likelihood that

A small conflict would turn into a large war

Why was there tension between Germany and France before the war?

France wanted revenge for losing Alsace Lorraine

The assassination of which leader led to the outbreak of World War I?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which alliance mostly became the Central Powers? Who were the Central Powers?

The Triple Alliance became the Central Powers Germany Austria Hungary Ottoman Empire Bulgaria

Which alliance turned into the Allied Powers? Who were the Allied Powers?

The Triple Entente became the Allied Powers Britain France Russia later Italy and the United States

The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to do what?

Quickly defeat France then fight Russia

What German action caused Great Britain to become involved in the war?

Germany invaded Belgium

The 1st Battle of the Marne was a significant battle because it resulted in…

Germany being stopped and trench warfare beginning

What was the difference between the Western Front and the Eastern Front?

The Western Front had trench warfare while the Eastern Front was more open and mobile

Why were WWI casualties so high? Describe Trench Warfare.

Soldiers fought from trenches with deadly attacks and little progress

Which weapon was introduced but banned after the war as being a human rights violator?

Poison gas chemical weapons

What novel turned film characterized the harsh condition of trench warfare?

All Quiet on the Western Front

What is Total War? Provide an example of its use throughout the war?

Total war is when all resources support the war such as rationing and factories making weapons

What was an objective and tool used throughout WWI propaganda? Was it accomplished?

It aimed to gain support and recruit soldiers and it worked

What was the result of the Battle of the Somme?

Massive casualties with little land gained

What actions did the British Royal Navy carry out against Germany during the War at Sea?

They blockaded Germany and stopped supplies

How did the overseas colonies contribute to the efforts of the Allied Powers?

They provided soldiers labor and resources

Why did the Allied Powers want control of the Dardanelles Strait? What was the result of the Gallipoli Campaign?

They wanted to reach Russia by sea and the Allies failed and withdrew

What happened when the Treaty of Brest Litovsk was signed?

Russia left the war and gave land to Germany

What was one major contribution of overseas colonies to the Allied efforts during WWI?

They sent troops to fight for the Allies

Which German action was most important in bringing the United States into WWI?

Unrestricted submarine warfare

In what ways did the United States help the war effort?

They sent troops money supplies and weapons

The government of the Ottoman Empire carried out genocide against which group of people?

Armenians

What factor finally forced the Central Powers to surrender on November 11th 1918?

They were exhausted starving and running out of troops and resources

President Wilson said his 14 Points would provide a framework for…

Peace and preventing future wars

What was a major goal of France and Great Britain at the Paris Peace Conference?

Punish Germany and prevent it from becoming powerful again

What aim did Italian leader Vittorio Orlando have during the writing of the Treaty of Versailles?

Gain land for Italy

The War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles forced what country to accept blame for starting the war?

Germany

The division of Austria Hungary created what new nations?

Austria Hungary Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia

What organization was created after the war to promote peace? Which country rejected it?

The League of Nations and the United States rejected it

After the Paris Peace Conference the world will be at war again in 20 years Why do you think this is?

The treaty punished Germany harshly which caused anger and instabilit