Exam 2 United States II Second List

What was the main purpose of the Dual Alliance?

Mutual defense between Germany and Austria-Hungary against Russia

Which countries formed the Dual Alliance?

Germany and Austria-Hungary

What was the Entente Cordiale?

A “gentlemen’s agreement” between Britain and France if war broke out

What was Germany’s goal with Risk Theory?

attempted to break Britain out of its isolation and force Britain into an alliance by threatening naval losses

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Gavrilo Princip

Gavrilo Princip was a member of the

Black Hand

Black Hand

who opposed Austria-Hungary’s expansion into the Balkan region, particularly into Serbia

What was significant about Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

This assassination became the immediate cause of World War I, as Austria-Hungary used it as justification to declare war on Serbia.

Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

Because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What was the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?

Attack France through Belgium while defending against Russia

Why was the Schlieffen Plan developed?

 in case of a two-front war against France and Russia.

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

the plan fails because Russia mobilizes faster than expected, France defends effectively, and Britain intervenes. This leads to a stalemate, characterized by trench warfare.

What was trench warfare?

Fighting in long defensive ditches

Trench Warfare was a stalemate in which both sides stretched from

 Belgium to Switzerland

What was unrestricted submarine warfare?

Germany attacking any ship, including civilian, without warning

What was the purpose of Unrestricted submarine warfare?

Germany used it to cut off supplies to Britain

Why did the Unrestricted submarine warfare stopped?

it also led to the sinking of ships with civilians and angered neutral countries like the United States.

What was the Lusitania?

A British passenger ship sunk by Germany

Why did the sinking of the Lusitania anger the United States?

Many American civilians died, turning public opinion against Germany

What was a key outcome of the Battle of the Somme?

Over one million casualties and introduction of tanks

What was a major consequence of the Russian Revolution during World War I?

Russia withdrew from the war, giving Germany a chance to focus on the Western Front

How did the Russian Revolution affect U.S. involvement in World War I?

It made the Allies seem more democratic, encouraging U.S. support

What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?

to encourage Mexico to attack the United States in exchange for territory

How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence U.S. public opinion?

) It pushed Americans toward supporting entry into the war against Germany

What did the Selective Service Act require In World War 1?

Men to register for the military draft

What does “Hooverizing” mean?

Conserving food voluntarily to support the war effort

Hooverizing WAS NAMED AFTER

Herbert Hoover,

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?

Influence public opinion to support the war

What did the Treaty of Versailles require Germany to do?

Pay reparations, reduce military, and give up territory