1. World War I-Review

2. What were the main causes of WW I? MAIN: Militarism Militarism Alliances Alliances Imperialism Imperialism Nationalism Nationalism

3. What is “militarism?” Militarism has to do with the building up of militaries. Before WW I, European countries were building their militaries. Militarism has to do with the building up of militaries. Before WW I, European countries were building their militaries.

4. What is Nationalism? Nationalism is a belief in one’s country. A common shared heritage. To believe that one’s country is better than other countries.

5. Serbian terrorists were responsible for this crime, which is one of the triggers to WW I The assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand-the heir to the Austria-Hungary thrown. The assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand-the heir to the Austria-Hungary thrown.

6. What was the group who assassinated the Archduke called? The Black Hand The Black Hand

7. What was the name of the allies who consisted of Turkey, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria? The Central Powers The Central Powers (Originally known as the “Triple Alliance.”) (Originally known as the “Triple Alliance.”)

8. France, Serbia, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy and the U.S. made up which group? The Allies The Allies Originally called the “Triple Entente.” Originally called the “Triple Entente.”

9. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the leader of what country? Germany Germany

10. How did Germany invade France? Germany invaded France by going threw Belgium and surprising the French. Germany invaded France by going threw Belgium and surprising the French.

11. What nation was a member of the Triple Alliance who later joined the Allies? Italy Italy

12. This is a situation in which no side has a clear advantage and caused WWI to last much longer than expected. Stalemate Stalemate

13. What 2 conditions made for a stalemate in WW I? Trench Warfare Trench Warfare Military Technology Military Technology

14. What are some of the new weapons introduced during WW I? Bolt-Action Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Machine Gun Machine Gun Machine Gun Machine Gun Artillery Artillery Artillery Poisonous Gas Poisonous Gas Poisonous Gas Poisonous Gas Zeppelin Zeppelin Zeppelin Tanks Tanks Tanks Planes Planes Planes U-Boats U-Boats U-Boats

15. Who was the German pilot responsible for 80 victories? The Red Baron The Red Baron

16. This law stated that vessels had the right to stop & search a neutral ship for contraband… International Law for naval Warfare International Law for naval Warfare

17. The Sussex Pledge stated that… German submarines would announce themselves to ships before firing upon them. German submarines would announce themselves to ships before firing upon them.

18. A type of warfare where both sides dig in and fortify their positions is called ________ ___________. Trench Warfare Trench Warfare

19. What were the 3 lines used in Trench Warfare? front line for attack and defense, a middle line of defense, and a rear line of reserves. front line for attack and defense, a middle line of defense, and a rear line of reserves.

20. What was the area between the trenches known as? “No Man’s Land” “No Man’s Land”

21. What happened during the Christmas Truce? A cease-fire was called and soldiers (from both sides) met in no-man’s land and had a party and played soccer! A cease-fire was called and soldiers (from both sides) met in no-man’s land and had a party and played soccer!

22. Why did the US remain neutral during the beginning of the war? The US could take advantage of the economic opportunities of providing supplies to both sides. The war was also in Europe. It saved lives. The US could take advantage of the economic opportunities of providing supplies to both sides. The war was also in Europe. It saved lives.

23. What were two (2) reasons the US entered WW I? Sinking of the Lusitania, the Sussex. Sinking of the Lusitania, the Sussex. The Zimmerman Note The Zimmerman Note The make the world safe for democracies. The make the world safe for democracies.

24. What was the Zimmerman Note? It was an attempt by Germany to make an alliance with Mexico (Mexico would gain their lost territories). It was an attempt by Germany to make an alliance with Mexico (Mexico would gain their lost territories).

25. When did President Wilson state the following? “ the world must be made safe for democracy” In his War Address to Congress In his War Address to Congress

26. After the US declared war, Congress passed the _______ ________ Act, which established a draft of young people to go to war. Selective Service Selective Service

27. The name of the troops who went to war were called the __________ ________ _______ (or AEF) American Expeditionary Force American Expeditionary Force

28. Who was the leader of the AEF? General John Pershing General John Pershing

29. What were (2) things that women did to help the war effort? Many became nurses Many became nurses Some worked in communications Some worked in communications

30. The African American 369 th Regiment was better known as: The Harlem Hell Fighters The Harlem Hell Fighters

31. Who led a communist revolution in Russia to overthrow Czar Nicolas II? Vladimir Lenin Vladimir Lenin

32. Armistice means ________- _______. Cease-fire Cease-fire

33. Name (3) details outlined in Wilson’s 14 Points. League of Nation League of Nation Disarmament Disarmament Freedom of the seas Freedom of the seas End alliances and secret treatise End alliances and secret treatise Self-determination of ethnic groups and countries Self-determination of ethnic groups and countries

34. What does self-determination entail? The power for a country or ethnic group to make decisions about one’s future. The power for a country or ethnic group to make decisions about one’s future.

35. What countries were a part of the “Big Four?” US US GB GB France France Italy Italy

36. How was Wilson different from the other 3 leaders at the Big Four meeting? Wilson was the only leader who truly wanted peace (as outlined in his 14 point plan). The other countries wanted the “spoils” of war, and blamed Germany for the war. Wilson was the only leader who truly wanted peace (as outlined in his 14 point plan). The other countries wanted the “spoils” of war, and blamed Germany for the war.

37. What was the name of the world peace keeping organization that Wilson created? The League of Nations The League of Nations

38. What was the name of the peace treaty that ended WW I? The Treaty of Versailles The Treaty of Versailles

39. What country was single handedly blamed for the war? Germany Germany

40. What new countries were created after the war? –Czechoslovakia, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Lativa, Lithuania, & Yugoslavia