social studies

Kaiser

the title of a German emperor or King who ruled during WW1.

Militarism

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war, which contributed to the escalating tensions among European nations leading up to WW1.

What is the Lusitania and why is it important?

The Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. Its sinking played a significant role in turning public opinion against Germany and contributed to the U.S. entering World War I.

What is the Pan-Slavic Movement?

A movement in which the goal was to unite the Southern European Slavs into one Slavic nation.

Alliances

A formal agreement between two or more nations to defend one another

What are the 4 main causes that lead to WW1?

Nationalism, Materialism, Imperialism, Alliances

Imperialism

Building an Empire by dominating other countries.

Triple Entente

Alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia.

Why are Balkans called the Powder Keg of Europe?

They are bound to cause mass destruction at any given moment.

Nationalism

Pride in one’s country/culture at the cost of other nations.

Triple Alliance

Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria whose assassination is said to be the trigger for World War 1.

The Schlieffen Plan

For Germany to attack the French through the Belgium border breaking the London Treaty of 1839.

What are the 5 conditions of the trenches

Rat infestation, lice, trench foot, food, boredom/camaraderie

What did the soldiers daily diet consist of?

bully beef with bread or biscuits and jam

Men formed a bond with other soldiers, how did they pass their time in the trenches?

Sing, talk about home as well as write letters.

Invasion of Belgium

Belgium was invaded when Germany wanted to surprise attack France. Belgium held them off for 12 days and their leader ended up being captured as well as injured.

How did soldiers get rid of lice in the trenches?

Crushing the lice between fingernails and using a flame to burn them from clothing seams.

What is shell shock?

a type of nervous system exhaustion

How did trench warfare contribute to WW1 being a stalemate for many years?

prioritizing defense and hindering mobility.

What was trench warfare and show was it used?

dug out trenches that were used for protection during war.

important facts about rats in the trenches

1 rat can produce 900 offspring in 1 year, brown rats could grow up to the size of a cat, soldier attempted to shoot and club the rats.

What is trench foot and how did men get it?

Infection in the feet caused by cold, wet, and unhygienic conditions.

Reconnaissance

military observation of a region to locate enemies or strategic features.

The Red Baron

the nickname for Manfred Von Richthofen, pilot famous for flying this plane and being responsible for 80 kills.

propaganda

to influence or persuade an audience

who takes guilt for WW1?

Germany

What is the Treaty of Versailles?

the peace treaty that formally ended WW1 between Germany and the allied powers.

When does the US enter the war, and who is president?

December 8, 1941 while at the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt was president

Which countries lost land after the war to create new countries?

Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

Which countries attended the Treaty of Versailles?

France, Great Britain, Italy, U.S.

What is the Zimmerman note and why is it important?

A German sent message, coded, sent to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S.

When does the war come to a truce (end)?

November 11, 1918

What is the League of Nations?

Organization set to help prevent other wars from happening

Which country wanted Germany to pay the most?

France

What does Russia have to give up in order to leave the war?

Territory and Population

What is poison gas and what can it do?

a chemical weapon used to harm or kill soldiers through inhalation or skin contact and often cause blindness.

what is a Zeppelin and what can it do?

blimp-like airship used to transport necessities of the war- can get shot down easily.

What did the U.S want to happen to the colonies?

realize they are the reason for killing the peace of Europe

What is a machine gun and what can it do?

a weapon used to shoot opposing soldiers in the war.

what is an airplane and what can it do?

airship in which can fly and transport necessities of the war.

what is a trench mortar and what can it do?

a short range weapon that could fire explosive projectiles into enemy trenches.

What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

a Treaty ending Russia’s participation in WW1.

what is a tank and what can it do?

an armored vehicle that could cross the trenches and crush whatever gets into its way.

what is a Howitzer and what can it do?

heavy artillery that could fire in high curved trajectory.

what is a U-boat and what can it do?

a submarine that could launch torpedoes and sink enemy shipping