US Entry into WWI and Eastern Front Overview
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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?

  • To secure key resources in Eastern Europe and expand their territory
  • To capture Paris and end the war quickly
  • To force a surrender of the Allied forces before the US could fully mobilize and join the war (correct)
  • To weaken the Allied forces in preparation for a counteroffensive

The Treaty of Versailles was seen as a just and balanced peace agreement by Germany.

False (B)

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?

<p>A turning point in global politics, economy, and military tactics; rise of nationalistic, social, and existential movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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What were the key concepts of Marcus Garvey's Pan-Africanism?

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What were the main causes of the Great Depression:

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Name two major Cold War Conflicts?

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US Entry into WWI

The United States joined World War I in 1917, largely due to German unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram.

Eastern Front

The major theatre of war on the Eastern Europe during World War I, mainly between the Russian Empire and the Central Powers.

Ludendorff Offensives

A series of German offensives in 1918, aimed at achieving victory in World War I before the United States could fully mobilize.

Hundred Days Offensive

Series of Allied attacks in 1918, culminating in the German surrender and end of World War I.

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Paris Peace Conference

Meeting of Allied leaders to determine the terms of peace after World War I, mainly focused on redrawing the map of Europe.

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Treaty of Versailles

Formal agreement that ended World War I, imposing harsh penalties on Germany, including territorial losses and reparations.

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Women's Rights

Social movement advocating for equality and political rights for women in the early 20th century.

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Existentialism

Philosophy emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and responsibility in a seemingly meaningless universe.

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Irish War of Independence

Conflict in Ireland for independence from the British Empire in the early 20th century.

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Chinese Civil War

Conflict between the Nationalist and Communist parties in China after World War I for control of the country.

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Marcus Garvey

Leader of the Pan-African movement advocating for the unification and empowerment of people of African descent.

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Great Depression

Severe worldwide economic downturn in the 1930s, impacting many countries globally.

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Fascism

Political ideology emphasizing nationalism, authoritarianism, and the state over individual rights.

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World War II

Global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving most of the world's nations, including major powers.

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Atomic Bomb

Nuclear weapon used by the US against Japan in 1945, ending World War II.

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Divided Europe

Europe's division into communist and capitalist spheres of influence after the end of World War II.

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Decolonization

Process of colonized peoples gaining independence from their colonizers in the mid-to-late 20th century.

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Globalization

Increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

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Cold War

Period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from 1947 to 1991.

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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!

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