World War 1 Notes

Flashcards about World War 1

Who were the Central Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

Who were the Allies in World War I?

Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, U.S., Serbia, Romania, Greece, Portugal

How was the pre-war balance of power maintained before WWI?

A series of treaties, some which were secret

What significant event occurred on June 18th, 1914?

Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated

Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the killing of the Archduke.

Why did Russia get involved in WWI?

Promised to back Serbia, so they started to mobilize troops.

Why did Germany get involved in WWI?

Austria-Hungary Ally, Declares war on Russia (August 1st), Attacked France through Belgium and Luxembourg.

Why did Great Britain get involved in WWI?

Belgium protector, so they sent in troops to protect Belgium and Germany abundances, through it to get to France

How did the Germans use U-Boats?

Surprise attack other ships

What was the Lusitania and why were Americans outraged?

Passenger ship attacked by German U-Boats. 128 Americans died, American Public outraged. Passenger ships were used to transport weapons and supplies

What was the Zimmerman Note?

German telegraph to Mexicans saying Germany would back up the Mexicans to gain U.S. territory if they entered the war.

What happened on March 16, 1917?

Germany sinks 3 U.S. ships

What happened on April 2, 1917?

Wilson proposes war to Congress

List the reasons why the U.S. went to war.

Germany didn’t respect neutrality, Commercial/economic reasons, Anti-German sentiment, and To make the world safe for Democracy

What is the Selective Service and what was the reaction?

Draft of young men. 3 million draftees

Describe the Convoy System the U.S. used to get to Europe.

U.S. ships with supplies and troops were surrounded by destroyers as they moved to Europe

What was the change that occurred in Russia?

Lenin led a communist government to power. Lenin made peace with Germany and pulls out of the war

When did the Armistice finally happen?

November 11, 1918

How did the U.S. finance WW1?

Taxes went up, and the sales of Liberty Bonds started

What was the role of the War Industry Board?

Oversaw entire war efforts, Set prices, and controlled resources

What did the Fuel Administration implement during WW1?

Daylight Savings and Gasless Days

What did the War Food Board do?

Increased Agriculture and Decreased Food Waste

What did the Espionage Act (1917) do?

Illegal to interfere with draft

What did the Sedition Act (1918) do?

Illegal to obstruct the sale of bonds or to speak out against the government

What censorship occurred during WW1?

Did not allow newspaper to print anything that would go against war efforts or speak poorly of government.

Why was the 18th amendment passed?

Made the manufacture, sale, or transport of Alcohol illegal