Global Conflict "WW1"

M.A.I.N.

M.A.I.N.

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

What event was the immediate cause (spark) of WWI?

The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Why is Germany viewed as the aggressor in WWI? How did Germany’s actions cause the alliance system to kick in?

Since they invaded Belguim who was neutral since they wanted to defeat France quickly.  Since Germany wanted to attack France and Russia that led to the alliances to form because other countries also wanted to defeat these countries.

What were the two alliances leading up to the beginning of WWI and what countries were their members?

Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy

  Triple Entente - England, France, Russia

What countries were part of Central Powers? Who switched to allied powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire  (Italy switched)

Who were the four major members of the Allied Powers? Who joined the Allies in 1917?

Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy           1917 USA joined allies

What was the name of Germany’s military plan to begin the war and what did it require?

The Schlieffen Plan, to attack and defeat France by going through Belgium

Name four new technologies used in WWI

machine gun, poison gas, tanks, aircraft, flamethrowers

What is trench warfare?

Trench warfare is a tactic used for war, where opposing teams live in duggan out trenches and fight in the middle called no man's land

Describe life in the trenches

Life in the trenches isn't easy there is lots of disease, lack of food, people get no sleep, always having to be on watch, trench foot.

What is “going over the top” and what is the purpose of this action?

It is when men were ordered to climb out of trenches with their weapons and attack the opposing enemy.

Define war of attrition

When each side of a war tries to wear the other down by killing as many of its men as possible

Describe total war

The organization of an entire society for war.  Social, military, cultural, economical, political.

What are the three types of propaganda?

Emotional appeal, Demonization, Dishonesty

What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and what significance did it have on the war?

It was when Russia and Germany signed a treaty to end the war between them and Russia left the war

What is the holiday on November 11th celebrated in Europe? What is the significance of that date?

Armistice day. This is important because it is remembering all the soldiers who died in WW1. (Aka veterans day)

List the 9 new countries that are created in Europe

Austria, Yugoslavia, Lithuania, Latvia, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, and Finland

Who were the “Big Four” countries and leaders associated with those countries?

Lloyd George of England, Orlando of Italy, Clemenceau of France, and Woodrow Wilson of the United States.

What was the Treaty of Versailles? Summarize the main punishments handed down to Germany at the treaty?

It was the treaty that ended ww1 and the allied nations made Germany, pay reparations, give up territory, and "war guilt clause”

What effect will the terms of the treaty of versailles have on Germany after WWI?

After WW1 Germany will suffer major debt and need to pay the countries back big time. Also the new countries starting out are weak and don't have lots of funds/money.