WWI study guide

What years was World War I fought?

1914-1918

These countries made up the Triple Alliance for World War I

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey

Who led the US Army against Pancho Villa of Mexico?

John J. Pershing

Why was the failure of not having Russia as an alliance a problem for Germany?

They were weak, having to fight the Western Front by themselves

These countries made up the Triple Entente for World War I?

Great Britain, France, Russia

This area was known as the "Powder Keg" of Europe?

The Balkan Region

Who assassinated Austria Hungary Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?

Gavrilo Princip

Which two areas did Austria-Hungary annex in 1908 which upset Serbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Austria Hungary declared war on this country on July 28th 1914

Serbia

These were the four (4) causes for World War I

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

On August 1st, 1914 Germany declares war on \_____ and on August 3rd declares war on\___

Declared war on Russia on Aug.1.1914, Declared war on France on Aug.3.1914

Fighting front which took place on France and Germany's border

Western Front

The Schlieffen Plan was to attack \______ first then turn quickly and attack \________

If a war outbreak occured, Germany would attack France first then Russia

The Schlieffen Plan was the battle plan of this country?

Germany

Type of warfare seen in World War I, in which neither side gained much ground

Trench Warfare

The area between the trenches is known as

"No- man's Land"

Gavrilo Princip was a member of this Serbian nationalist group?

The Black Hand Society

These five (5) were the new military technologies seen during World War I

Poison Gas, Airplanes, Barbed Wire, Tanks, Machine Guns

This fighting "front" was mostly fought on the borders of Germany and Russia in World War I

Eastern Front

Germany defeated Russia in this battle in 1914. Russia lost over 30,000 soldiers

Battle of Tannenburg

What did Russia lack which was one reason their army struggled in World War I

Lack of Industrialization

What was Adolf Hitler's role in World War I?

Messanger

This battle was the longest battle in World War I, which lasted 300 days

Battle of Verdun

This battle took place on July 1st 1916 and where British troops helped France push Germany back

Battle of Somme

What was Winston Churchill's military mistake in WWI?

He held the disaster of a campaign against Turkey

The primary reason why Allied powers were fighting at Gallipoli was to

Weaken the Ottoman Empire, a central power

Which two Allied countries suffered many losses at Gallipoli and celebrate ANZAC day on April 25th

Australia and New Zealand

On May 7th, 1915 Germany sank this British ocean liner killing 128 Americans

The Lusitania

This German policy was put into place in 1917 that they would attack without warning around Britain and other areas to sink cargo and civilian ships?

Unrestricted submarine Warfare

What is a German U-Boat?

Naval Submarines

Which country wrote the Zimmerman telegram? Which country did this note try to involve into the war, and why?

Germany, tried to involve Mexico in the war to get back land lost to the U.S

What is significant about April 2nd 1917?

U.S. declares war on Germany

What were the four (4) main reasons why the U.S. joined the Allies in World War I?

Americans felt a bond with England, shared common ancestry, language, similar GOV. economic ties strong w/ allies.

This policy is when a government devotes all resources necessary to win war? What did government control

Monroe Doctrine

be able to recognize what a propaganda poster looks like\** How is propganda used in war?

One-sided info to persuade citizens and support the war

What are the 3 actions that the government did to help efforts during war

Controlled Economy, Rationing, Propoganda

What work did women do to help the United States in World War I (list 3)

Worked in factories and offices, provided clothing & ammunition. Worked as red cross nurse on front ines

This was the treaty between Russia and Germany that would end Russia's involvement in WWI in 1917

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

What is significant about 11/11/1918? What is this date known as?

Germany signs an armstice

Who are the "big four" countries who met at Versailles?

U.S.,France, Italy, great britain

He was the British representative at the Paris Peace conference at Versailles?

David Lloyd George

He was the French representative at the Paris Peace conference at Versailles?

Georges Clemenceau

This was an international peace organization after World War I to help reduce tension between nations

Treaty of Versailles

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

International Peace Org. after WWI to help reduce tension between nations

Which part of the Treaty of Versailles made the German people bitter?

Germany took responsibility for the war and had to make up for it.

What year did the United States join WWI? Which side to they join?

April,6, 1917. Joined the allied powers

Why was the League of Nations not effective?

it became too weak

policy in which citizens could only buy small amounts of certain items to help soldiers fighting in war

Rationing

The glorifying of having a strong military power and keeping an army prepared for war is?

Militarism

Which two countries were not invited to the Peace treaty of Paris after WWI?

Germany, Austria-Hungary

What role did nationalism play in the beginning of WWI?

People felt war could be used to demonstrate national superiority

System in which countries would support each other in time of war

Alliance

Which two American Generals led the Allied force in Europe during WWI?

John Pershing

What was one asset that the Russian army had in WWI?

Its numbers

Who seized power for Russia in November revolution of 1917

The Bolshevik party - Lenin

This country was part of the Central Powers, then switched to the Allies beginning of WWI? Why did they do this?

Ottoman Empire

He was the President of the United States during WWI

Woodrow Wilson

United States foreign policy during the first 3 years of WWI was

Strict and Impartial neutrality

what 3 military reductions was given to Germany under the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany must give up weapons, give up colonies, repay France and Germany

What is the League of Nations? Why didnt the US join?

International Peace Organization, U.S. thought they would have anotherWWI conflict, US didnt join

What role did Benito Mussolini play in WWI? Which country is he from

Mussolini is an Italian Nationalist.Fascist takeover moved Hitler to start the Nazi Party in Germany

He was Lenin's comrade in Russia and helped support the Russian Revolution in taking down the Czar. He is

Vladamir Llyich Ulyanov

What happend during the Maji Maji rebellion?

Several thousand Maji Maji attacked but failed to takeover a German Stronghold

Who was responsible for the failure Battle of Gallipoli?

Ian Hamilton

What is Imperialism?

A system in which a rich and powerful country controls other countries or the desire to.

This was considered the "jewel of the crown" for the British Empire

India

What was Hitler's role in WW1?

Messanger, Frontline Soldier

He was the mystical healer who lived in Russian Palace and helped make government decisions which upset people in Russia

Rasputin

What was Lenin slogan to get the Russian people on his side?

"Peace, Land, and Bread"

Which two countries remained independent in Africa during imperialism?

Ethiopia and Liberia

What was Great Britain view on how Germany should be treated after WWI at Treaty of Versailles

Wanted Germany to pay and protect their Navy and stil trade with Germany

What was France's view on how Germany should be treated after WWI at Treaty of Versailles?

Germany must be punished for the war they started. PUNISH THEM , they were afriad of Germany

What did the League of Nations decide on the Saar region of Germany after WWI

Saarland was placed under the Admin. of League of Nations

What is Anschluss?

German for "Union"

Which country after WWI essentially cut Germany into two and was given corridor for Baltic sea?

Poland

What did the League of Nations do with the Rhineland?

It was de-militarised