WW1 Causes and Effects

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Russia mobilizes along German border

The Germans declared war on Russia, then Russia had France as their ally and Germany declared war with France

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Germany invades Belgium to get to France

Made Britain declare war on Germany

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The Allies defeat the Germans in the Battle of the Marne

Schliemann plan fails, causing Russia to invade Germany caused a stalemate

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Machine guns, tanks, poison gas, and airplanes are used in battles along the Western Front

The Trench war

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5

Russian forces attack both Austria and Germany

Russian empire collapsed by they Austrian and German army

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The Allies are unable to ship war supplies to Russia's ports.

Suffered enormous battlefield losses

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What was the purpose of the Gallipoli campaign?

They wanted to defend the region from the British, Australian, New Zealand, and French troops from attacking the Gallipoli Peninsula

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Why did the United States enter the war?

The United States knew that it might lead a war to the United States. Zimmerman note

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Why did the czar's government collapse?

Because of the war, they had shortages of food and fuel

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10

What were the terms of this treaty?

The Russian government has to surrender lands to Germany

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What was the significance of the Second Battle of the Marne

Allied attacked with 350 tanks, 2 million more American troops central powers began to crumble

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12

What events signaled the final defeat of the Central Powers?

Kaiser Wilhelm II was forced to step down, Bulgarians and the Ottoman Turks surrendered

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13

What were the guiding principles of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

End to secret treaties, freedom of the seas, free trade, and reduced national armies and navies

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14

What were the concerns and aims of France and Britain?

National Security

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15

In what ways did the treaty punish Germany?

Lost substantial territory, restrictions placed on Germany's military operations, "War Guilt"

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How did the treaty change the world map?

Countries like Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia were all recognized as independent nations

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How was Wilson's Fourteenth Point incorporated into the treaty?

They treaty created the League of Nations

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Why did the United States reject the treaty?

Americans believed the United States best hope for peace to stay out of European affairs

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How did this rejection affect the League of Nations?

Had no position to take complaints

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Why did many countries feel bitter and cheated as a result of the treaty?

Left a legacy of bitterness hatred on the Germans, Africa+Asia is angry that their independence was ignored

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MAIN causes of WW1

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

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Murder at Sarajevo

Sarajevo was murdered by Gavrilo Princip (a member of the Black Hand). Austria used that murder as an excuse to punish Serbia.

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New inventions for war

Poison gas, machine gun, and tanks

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War Guilt Clause

Sole responsibility for the war placed on Germany's shoulders

Germany forced to pay the Allies $33 billion in reparations over 30 years

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Killing of Armenians

One group that suffered greatly for its independence. Throughout the 1890's Turkish troops killed many Armenians.

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