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What was the main reason for the United States to enter World War I?
What was the main reason for the United States to enter World War I?
Unrestricted German submarine warfare.
What was the goal of the German Ludendorff Offensives in 1918?
What was the goal of the German Ludendorff Offensives in 1918?
The Treaty of Versailles was seen as a just and balanced peace agreement by Germany.
The Treaty of Versailles was seen as a just and balanced peace agreement by Germany.
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What was the main goal of the May 4th Movement in China?
What was the main goal of the May 4th Movement in China?
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What are some of the key takeaways from World War I and the post-war era?
What are some of the key takeaways from World War I and the post-war era?
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What was the main cause of the Cold War?
What was the main cause of the Cold War?
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What were some of the key developments in the Cold War that contributed to heightened tension?
What were some of the key developments in the Cold War that contributed to heightened tension?
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What were the key concepts of Marcus Garvey's Pan-Africanism?
What were the key concepts of Marcus Garvey's Pan-Africanism?
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What were the main causes of the Great Depression:
What were the main causes of the Great Depression:
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Name two major Cold War Conflicts?
Name two major Cold War Conflicts?
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Study Notes
US Entry into World War I
- Unrestricted submarine warfare, German U-boats attacking without warning, was a major reason.
- Sinking of American ships increased tensions with the US.
- Zimmerman telegram: Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico.
- Economic factors: Ensuring repayment of Allied loans, shaping the post-war peace settlement.
- Associated Power: US's role as an independent ally.
- American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) led by General Pershing.
Eastern Front
- Bolshevik Revolution (1917) led by Lenin and Trotsky.
- Trotsky's slogan: "No war, no peace."
- Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918): Ended Russia's involvement in the war.
- Treaty of Versailles reversed Russia's involvement.
The Ludendorff Offensives (1918)
- Spring Offensives: German attempts to win before US impact.
- Transferred troops from Eastern to Western Front.
- Tactics: Stormtrooper units, short artillery barrages, infiltration.
- Failed to achieve decisive victory.
The Hundred Days Offensive (1918)
- US Contribution: 4 million troops mobilized, 1.3 million at the front.
- Timeline:
- August 8: "Black day for the German Army."
- November 11: Armistice signed.
- Key Battles: Meuse-Argonne.
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Explore the causes and key events surrounding the US entry into World War I, including the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram. This quiz also covers critical moments on the Eastern Front, such as the Bolshevik Revolution and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Test your knowledge on these pivotal historical developments!
