Unit 4: World war I

What did propaganda posters encourage civilians to do?

Enlist in the military, buy war bonds, and conserve resources.

What was the main purpose of WWI propaganda?

To maintain public support and mobilize resources for the total war effort.

What was “No Man’s Land”?

The dangerous, empty space between opposing trenches.

What were the long-term effects of the Treaty of Versailles?

German economic hardship, resentment, and the rise of the Nazi Party.

What term means maintaining a large standing army?

Militarism.

What event sparked the beginning of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What type of fighting characterized most battles on the Western Front?

Trench warfare (stalemate and high casualties).

How did nationalism contribute to WWI?

It caused intense rivalry between powers and a desire for independence among ethnic groups.

What new technologies were used in WWI?

Machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and airplanes.

Why were trenches used in the war?

To protect soldiers from modern weapons like machine guns.

What role did women play in the war effort?

Working in factories, serving as nurses, and keeping supply chains moving.

Why did the U.S. enter WWI?

Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.

Who were the major Allied Powers?

Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States.

Who were the major Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

What was the purpose of war bonds?

To raise money from citizens to pay for the war.

What is militarism?

Glorifying military power and keeping a nation prepared for war.

How did imperialism contribute to tensions in Europe?

Competition for overseas colonies created deep rivalries.

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Germany’s failed plan to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.

Why was WWI more destructive than previous wars?

The use of industrial weapons (machine guns, gas) against old-fashioned tactics.

How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany?

It forced Germany to pay massive fines, lose land, and accept full blame for the war.