Mod Civ - Unit 6

what caused alliances to form?

distrust between nations

Triple Alliance (Central Powers)

Germany, Austria-Hungary,Italy (later leaves alliance) Ottomon Empire joins

Triple Entente (Allies)

Britain, France, Russia, later US

What increased tension between European nations?

Rivalries and increasing power, caused them to increase their military power
Came with the rise of militarism

What continued to divide European states?

increased nationalism

What caused the "power keg" to ignite?

the assassination of Archduke Francis

What caused Austria to go to war with Serbia

the assassination of Archduke Francis

What countries joined Serbia to fight Germany and Austria?

Russia and France

Who did Britain declare war on?

Germany and Austria-Hungary

What happened when Germany went through Belgium?

They where resisted, but still got through

What caused Germany's army to spread out?

Russia mobilizing its forces

Who won the Battle of Mame?

France and Britain, they pushed Germany back

What where the effects of poisin gas?

It blinded and chokes victims causing burns and blisters

What where tanks made for?

To get across "no mans land" (not very successful)

What was the use of Zeppelins?

Used by both sides to bomb and fight each other with machine guns

What was the use of U-boats?

To sink Ally merchant ships

Which side did Bulgaria join?

The central powers

Which side did Romania join?

Joined Allies, but crushed by Central powers

Who did Italy declare war on?

Austria-Hungary and Germany

What would have been the effect if the Ottoman Empire joined the Allies?

The Central Powers would be surrounded

Who cut off supply lines to Russia?

Turkey

Why where Armenians treated unfairly by Turks?

A group of them helped Russia

Who did Britain send to support the Arab revolt in Ottoman Empire?

T. E. Lawrence

Who where people in the colonies recruited to fight for?

European Countries

Total War

A war that involves the complete mobilization of resources and people, affecting the lives of all citizens in the warring countries, even those remote from the battlefields.

What did more countries start doing after the war had been going on?

Having "The Draft"
Forced Labor
Raising Taxes
Rationed Food
Set Prices
Banned Strikes

Why did Britain block the N Sea?

To stop supplies from getting to Germany (defied a national law)

Propaganda used

Controlling the public opinion
No discouraging news
Defamed the other side

What was the role of women?

Taking over men's jobs (to keep up economy)
Aided war efforts
Manufacturing
Became army nurses

What was the effect of propaganda not working?

Morale Collapses

What was the effect of war fatigue?

People wanted peace
They where mad at the leaders for causing so much death

What was the effect of riots in Russia?

A revolution that got rid of their monarchy

What was the effect of Russia pulling out of the war?

Germany could focus on the western front

How did Germany respond to US alliance with allies?

They tried to get Mexican Support

When did the US join the war?

April 1917

How did President Wilson try and make peace?

Made a list of 14 points to resolve war, encouraged people to choose their form of government

How did Germany attempt one last effort before US troops arrived?

An attack that pushed the Allies 40 miles back

What ended the war?

an armistice (Nov 11 1918)

What occurred shortly after the war?

20 mil died from influenza pandemic

Finances after the war

Building destroyed
Pay off war debts
Allies wanted reparations

What governments collapsed?

Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

What happened at the peace conference?

Allies met to discus the fate of Europe

What was the point of the 14 Points?

Peace with out victory

Main peace conference representatives?

Pres. Wilson (14 points)
David Lloyd (Britain for hero's)
Gorges Clemenceau (Weaken Germany)

Problems of the Peace Conference?

Not everyone could be satisfied

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment. (Lead to another war later)

What countries where made?

Poland Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Yugoslavia (dominated by Serbia)