Vocab 16.1-16.4 and savvas quizzes for non honors

Vladimir Lenin

Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia; head of the Soviet state after the 1917 revolution.

What role did women play in the war effort during World War I?

They worked in war industries, manufacturing weapons and supplies.

What event in 1917 most benefited the Allies?

The United States declared war against Germany.

Which of the following was an effect of Allied defeats and high casualty rates on the Eastern Front ?

Russia experienced a revolution and dropped out of the war.

Which principle of Wilson's Fourteen Points did the mandate system counteract?

self-determination

Why was the League of Nations significant?

It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace.

How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe?

France wanted Alsace and Lorraine, under German control, to be returned to France.

What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War I?

Militarism contributed to a European arms race.

Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?

It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the

alliance system.

Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?

Russia's involvement in World War I

Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia if

a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government.

What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?

The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russians to drive out the foreigners.

After the Communists won the civil war, they decided to

allow the Communist party to rule as a dictatorship.

In contrast to Lenin's "war communism," his New Economic Policy of 1921

allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.

Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because

it was difficult for either side to launch a successful offensive.

How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?

It increased the number of casualties.

What is one way Russia's lack of industrialization impacted the war?

Russia lost battles because it was not able to supply its troops effectively.

How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?

The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.

How were European colonies involved in the war?

They provided the European powers with manpower and materials.