WWI and The Russian Revolution - Full Study Guide (Honors)

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.

The European nations formed two great alliances because they wanted to

protect themselves from their enemies.

Imperialism increased tensions in Europe because

countries built up their military to protect their colonies.

How did Austria's alliance with Germany affect Austria's reaction to the assassination of Francis Ferdinand?

It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia.

What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?

because Germany invaded neutral Belgium.

What was one effect of the failure of Germany's Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France?

Germany had to fight the war on both the Eastern and the Western Front.

What was the most significant effect of U-boat attacks on the fighting on land?

They destroyed vital supplies.

What is one way the Eastern Front was different from the Western Front?

The Eastern Front had front lines that moved widely, while the Western Front did not.

Why did the Ottoman empire suffer important losses in the Middle East?

The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers.

Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war?

The press is censored to control public opinion.

What is the meaning of Siegfried Sassoon's poem in this reading?

It's easy to cheer for young troops and not think of the horrors they will face.

Which of the following is a key goal of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

supporting free trade

Why did Germany ask the Allies for an armistice in November 1918?

Germany was exhausted and could not hold out against fresh troops from the United States.

How did the Treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe?

Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use force to undo the treaty or seek revenge.

Which of the following was a violation of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

establishment of the mandate system

Which of the following factors was a cause of Russia's March Revolution?

Russia experienced food and fuel shortages and huge casualties in World War I.

How did Lenin plan to apply Marxism to Russia?

by creating an elite Socialist ruling party to lead a revolution

How did the Russian provisional government contribute to the outbreak of the October Revolution?

by keeping Russia in World War I

How was Lenin's "war communism" similar to tsarism?

Both relied on secret police, terror, and autocratic rule.

Why were political reforms ineffective under Lenin's government?

The party held all of the real power.