World War 1

Kennedy HAC1

Central Powers

Germany, Austria - Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria

Allies

Russia, France, Great Britain, United States, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal

Why was Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife assassinated on June 18^th 1914?

• He was heir to the throne

• Austria-Hungary ruled over Bosnia

• Serbia wanted to be united with the Serbs living in Bosnia, so they prompted Bosnian resistance to A - H

Why did Russia get involved in the war?

Russia promised to back Serbia, so they started to mobilize troops

Why did Germany get involved in the war?

• Austria - Hungary Ally

• Declares war on Russia ( Aug 1^st )

• Attacked France through Belgium and Luxembourg

Why did France get involved in the war?

Russia Ally

Why did Great Britain get involved in the war?

• Belgium protector

• Sent in troops to protect Belgium and Germany abundances, through it to get to France

Why did the Ottoman Empire get involved in the war?

• Entered as they pushed Russia back across Black Sea

• Late 1914

Why did Italy join the war?

• Protecting border

• Joins 1915

Why did the U.S. claim nuetraility?

• To protect business interests in Europe

• Didn’t want to support either side in hopes this would prevent an attack on America

• Economics Rule

Why did the U.S. prepare for war?

• Businesses had strong ties to Great Britain

• Prepare to send aid to G. B. if needed

How did the Germans use U - Boats?

Surprise attack other ships

What was the Lusitania?

• Passenger ship sunk by German U - Boats

• Used to transport weapons and supplies

• 128 Americans died, public outraged

What was the Zimmerman Note?

A German telegraph to the Mexicans saying that they would back them up if the decided to join the war to help gain U.S. territory

How did the U.S. see its role in the war?

• A partner, not a fighter

• Slowly changed as allies pushed for troops

What was the change that led to a change in Russia?

• Lenin led a communist government to power

• Lenin made peace with Germany and pulls out of the war

What was the result of this change?

• Germany could now focus on the west rather than splitting its focus

When did armistice happen?

November 11, 1918

What was the War Industry Board?

• Oversaw entire war efforts

• Set prices, controlled resources

What was the Fuel Administration?

• Daylight Savings

• Gas-less Days

What was the War Food Board?

• Increased Agriculture

• Decrease Food Waste

What was the Espionage Act?

Made it illegal to interfear with the draft

What was the Sedition Act?

Made it illegal to obstruct the sale of bonds or to speak out against government

How did American fund the war?

• Taxes went up

• Sales of liberty bonds started