World War I Study Guide

What are the causes of World War I?

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. However, the assassination of the Archduke was the only immediate cause of the war. 

What is the meaning of total war? What does a government do when it is in total war and how does it impact its citizens?

To use everything in the country to fight the war. this causes civilians to make major sacrifices and force the government to ration its citizens

How many countries fought in World War I

32 nations

When did World War I start? And when did it end?

started in 1914 and ended in 1918

Why did Russia leave the war?

Russia left the war because there was Revolution in Russia and Tsar Nicholas II was going to a abidicate his throne

What year did the US enter the war?

1917

Why did the US enter the war? (3 reasons)

 the US entered the war because of the sinking of the  Lusitania, the Zimmerman telegram, and propaganda

Who was the ruler of Germany during World War I?

Kaiser Willhelm II

Who was the ruler of Russia during World War I?

Tsar Nicholas II

Who is the president of US during World War I?

President Woodrow Wilson

How did the allies punish Germany after World War I? What impact did this “revenge” have on the world?

Punished Germany, with territorial losses, disbarment, and heavy reparations. This “revenge” fueled resentment and instability

Name the countries that fought on the side of the Allies

France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States

Name the countries that fought on the side of the Central Powers

Germany, Austria Hungary, and Turkey

Why did Italy fight on the side of the Allies?

Austria-Hungary refuse to compromise with Italy

Name the members of the Triple Alliance

Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy 

Name the members of the Triple Entente

United Kingdom, France, Russia

Name the countries that fought on the Western Front

Germany, vs. the Allied powers of France, Great Britain, and United States

Name the countries that fought on the Eastern Front

Russia and Romania (Of the Allied and Associated powers) vs. The Central Powers (Germany, Austria Hungary, and Bulgaria)

Name the countries that fought on the Ottoman front

The Ottoman Empire fought alongside the Central Powers (Germany, Austria Hungary, and Bulgaria) against the Entente Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy and United States)

Name the countries that fought on the Italian front

Italy fought against Austria Hungary and Germany

Where was the battle of Gallipoli fought?

Gallipoli Peninsula

Why was the first battle of Marne important?

Turning point of WWI because the Allies halted the Schlieffen Plan

Who killed the Archduke? And why?

Gavrilo Princip; Black Hand sought to free Bosnia and Herzegovina from Austro-Hungarian rule and establish a unified South Slav state

What country declared war first?

Austria Hungary

Describe the life of a soldier in the trenches

a harsh and dangerous existence, characterized by long periods of boredom, brief moments of intense terror, soldiers facing constant threats from shelling, snipers, and unsanitary conditions

What was the purpose of the 14 Points?

a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I

What was the League of Nations?

a group of countries that met and wanted to keep the peace. Their goal was to stop wars and disarmament by settling international disputes through negotiation.

What were the borders of the eastern and western front during World War I?

Eastern: German- Russian border

Western: France, Belgium, Luxembourg 

Name the new weapons used during World War I

Flamethrowers, poison gas, tanks, and grenades