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What was the significance of the 1st Battle of the Marne?

  • It resulted in a major breakthrough for the Germans.
  • It marked the end of trench warfare.
  • It was the first significant Allied victory of World War 1. (correct)
  • It was fought solely in Belgium.
  • What was the Western Front?

    A series of trenches running 700 kilometers from Belgium coast to the Swiss border.

    Poison gas was a highly effective weapon that resulted in many deaths during World War 1.

    True

    What is trench warfare?

    <p>Fighting from the safety of mounds of dirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does total war mean?

    <p>Using all of society's resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred during the Battle of Verdun?

    <p>A planned German assault on the French fortress of Verdun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?

    <p>No major breakthrough, with significant casualties on both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Third Battle of Ypres take place?

    <p>July of 1917.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign?

    <p>It was a failure for the Allies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lusitania sank due to a German torpedo attack.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Woodrow Wilson?

    <p>The American president during World War 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    German submarines used during World War 1 were called ___

    <p>U-Boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Zimmermann Note?

    <p>A secret passage from Germany to Mexico proposing an attack on the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the reasons for U.S. entry into World War 1?

    <p>Germans attacked neutral American ships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Second Battle of the Marne?

    <p>It was the last significant offensive push from the Germans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an armistice?

    <p>A truce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Fourteen Points?

    <p>A plan for peace suggested by Woodrow Wilson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbolized the end of World War 1?

    <p>The Treaty of Versailles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the League of Nations aim to achieve?

    <p>Encourage international cooperation and maintain peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are mandates in the context of World War 1?

    <p>Territories ruled by European powers after the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Balfour Declaration?

    <p>To establish a Jewish state in Palestine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1st Battle of the Marne

    • Occurred from September 5 to September 12, 1914.
    • Marked the first significant Allied victory in World War 1.

    Western Front

    • Comprised trenches stretching 700 kilometers from Belgium to the Swiss border.
    • The primary location for numerous battles throughout World War 1.

    Poison Gas

    • Chlorine gas caused severe lung damage, violent coughing, choking, and potential death.
    • Introduced as a new weapon in World War 1 to break the deadlock of trench warfare.

    Trench Warfare

    • Involved fighting from defensive trenches, extensively utilized during World War 1.
    • Characterized by miserable conditions for soldiers and high fatalities in the area known as "no-man's land."

    Total War

    • Defined as the mobilization of all societal resources for warfare.
    • Led to increased government control over civilian life.

    Battle of Verdun

    • Aimed at inflicting maximum casualties on French forces, commenced in February 1916 and ended in December 1916.
    • Resulted in approximately 400,000 casualties for France and similar losses for Germany.

    Battle of the Somme

    • Took place in June to December 1916 around the Somme River in France.
    • Intended to relieve pressure from Verdun; resulted in nearly 60,000 British casualties with no significant breakthrough.

    Third Battle of Ypres

    • Took place in July 1917 in Ypres, Belgium, and ended in November 1917.
    • British offensive resulted in minimal changes to front lines after three years of fighting.

    Gallipoli Campaign

    • Launched in Spring 1915 to seize control of the Dardanelle from the Ottoman Empire.
    • Resulted in nearly 200,000 casualties and ultimately ended in failure for the Allies.

    Armenian Massacre

    • Involved the forced relocation of nearly 2 million ethnic Armenians during World War 1.
    • Many were starved or killed during the process under Ottoman military actions.

    Lusitania

    • A passenger liner with approximately 2,000 civilians sank within 18 minutes after being torpedoed by a German submarine.
    • The incident heightened American anger and contributed to U.S. entry into World War 1.

    Woodrow Wilson

    • Served as the American president during World War 1.
    • Initially sought to keep the U.S. neutral before eventual involvement in the conflict.

    U-Boats

    • German submarines used to disrupt allied shipping and naval operations.
    • Created significant hazards for nations trying to transport supplies across the sea.

    Zimmermann Note

    • A secret proposal from German diplomat Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico.
    • Suggested Mexico attack the U.S. in exchange for support and territorial gains.

    U.S. Entry to the War

    • The U.S. entered World War 1 in 1917 due to German attacks on neutral American ships and changing public sentiment.
    • American patience with Germany significantly diminished before entering the conflict.

    Second Battle of the Marne

    • Occurred near the Marne River in France; marked as the last major German offensive.
    • Resulted in an Allied victory, helping to turn the tide of the war.

    Armistice

    • Also referred to as a truce.
    • Sought by German leaders to cease hostilities and negotiate peace.

    Fourteen Points

    • A peace proposal presented by Woodrow Wilson post-war.
    • Sparked discussions among nations regarding potential treaties and peace agreements.

    Treaty of Versailles

    • Signed at the Palace of Versailles, symbolizing the official end of World War 1.
    • Established terms for peace among the involved nations.

    League of Nations

    • Founded as part of the Treaty of Versailles, based on Wilson's vision for global governance.
    • Aimed to promote international cooperation and maintain world peace.

    Mandates

    • Territories awarded to European powers for administration post-war.
    • France took control of Syria and Lebanon; Britain governed Palestine and Iraq.

    Balfour Declaration

    • Supported the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine.
    • Provided a framework for increased autonomy for populations under mandate control.

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