WWI Study guide

What was the main causes of world War 1?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

What event directly triggered the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914?

Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Why did many Americans initially support a policy of neutrality at the start of WW1?

Desire to avoid European conflicts

How did Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare affect relations with the U.S?

It angered Americans and pushed the U.S closer to war

What was the Zimmerman Note?

A letter urging Mexico to join Germany against the U.S.

Which of the following was NOT one of the Fourteen Points?

Punishing Germany severely

How did the sinking of the Lusitania affect American public opinion?

Turned American opinion against Germany

What was Wilson’s most important point in the Fourteen Points?

Formation of the League of Nations

Which of following best describes trench warfare?

Stalemates and high casualties with little territorial gain

What was the main goal of France at the Treaty of Versailles?

Punishing Germany and ensuring security

Which nation was part of the Triple Entente (Allies)?

Russia

What was the main objective of the League of Nation?

Preventing future wars though collective security

How did anti-German sentiment manifest in the United States during WWI?

Renaming of German related items and harassment of German Americans

Which of the following best describes “no man’s land”?

The territory separating enemy trenches, often deadly and barren

Why did the U.S ultimately turn against the Triple Alliance?

All of the above

What happened to Wilson as he attempted to defend the Treaty of Versailles while traveling around the U.S?

He suffered a debilitating stroke

What was Great Britain major demand at the Treaty of Versailles?

Maintaining naval supremacy and colonial gains

Why did many Americans oppose joining the League of Nations?

They feared it would pull the U.S into future foreign conflicts

What was one of the long-term impacts of the Treaty of Versailles?

It planted the seeds of resentment that contributed to WWII

WHat was the purpose of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

To establish a framework for lasting peace and prevent future wars

Explain how the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and MAIN contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

Describe two key points from Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points and explain why Wilson believed the League of Nations was essential.

Entering the Treaty of Versailles what was a major demand of:

1. Great Britain

2. France

3. United Sates

Why did many Americans want to stay out of the war at first? What was later caused public opinion to change?

What was trench warfare and why was it so difficult for soldiers? Why was WWI defined by this type of warfare?