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What was the significance of the 1st Battle of the Marne?
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.
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What is trench warfare?
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What does total war mean?
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What significant event occurred during the Battle of Verdun?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?
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When did the Third Battle of Ypres take place?
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What was the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign?
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The Lusitania sank due to a German torpedo attack.
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Who was Woodrow Wilson?
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German submarines used during World War 1 were called ___
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What was the Zimmermann Note?
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What were the reasons for U.S. entry into World War 1?
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What was the significance of the Second Battle of the Marne?
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What symbolized the end of World War 1?
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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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