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Which of the following are considered causes of WWI? (Select all that apply)

  • Militarism (correct)
  • Alliance System (correct)
  • Imperialism (correct)
  • Nationalism (correct)
  • Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

    Archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated by a Serbian in 1914

    What were the Central Powers in WWI?

    Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire

    Which countries formed the Allied Powers?

    <p>Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Western Front?

    <p>The border of France, Germany, and Belgium where the armies battled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Eastern Front in WWI?

    <p>The area in Russia where the armies battled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is trench warfare?

    <p>A type of fighting where both sides dig trenches to attack each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is No Man's Land?

    <p>Territory between enemy trenches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following were new technologies in WWI? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Machine Guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Lusitania?

    <p>An American boat sunk by German U-boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Zimmermann telegram?

    <p>A telegram from Germany to Mexico asking Mexico to declare war on the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Doughboys?

    <p>The nickname for American Soldiers during WWI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?

    <p>Russia dropped out of the war, allowing Germany to move troops to the Western Front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an armistice?

    <p>A state of peace agreed to between enemies to discuss peace terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The war started in _____ and ended in _____

    <p>1914, 1918</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Fourteen Points?

    <p>A plan created by President Wilson aimed at establishing peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the League of Nations?

    <p>An organization formed after WWI to promote peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Treaty of Versailles?

    <p>A treaty signed by Germany outlining reparations and territorial losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reparations?

    <p>Payment for war damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was President Wilson?

    <p>The 28th President of the United States who led during WWI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Causes of WWI

    • Militarism, Alliance System, Imperialism, and Nationalism were key factors leading to the outbreak of World War I.

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    • Assassinated in 1914 by a Serbian; his death triggered the beginnings of WWI.

    Central Powers

    • Comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.

    Allied Powers

    • Initially included Britain, France, and Russia; later joined by Italy and the United States.

    Western Front

    • The frontline in WWI located at the borders of France, Germany, and Belgium, marked by intense fighting between the Allies and Central Powers.

    Eastern Front

    • The battleground in Russia where Allied and Central Powers clashed during the war.

    Trench Warfare

    • Combat strategy involving the construction of long, deep trenches, resulting in grueling stalemates along the front lines.

    No Man's Land

    • The perilous territory between opposing trenches, characterized by danger and destruction.

    New Weapons/WWI Technology

    • Innovations included machine guns, tanks, airplanes, poison gas, submarines, and grenades, drastically changing combat dynamics.

    Lusitania

    • A British ship sunk by German U-boats, causing the loss of 139 American lives and prompting U.S. considerations for entering the war.

    Zimmermann Telegram

    • A message from Germany to Mexico in 1917, proposing military alliance in exchange for the recovery of lost territories if they declared war on the U.S.

    Dough Boys

    • Nickname for American soldiers during WWI, signifying their role and contributions to the conflict.

    Russian Revolution and Impact on WWI

    • The overthrow of the Russian Czar led to a temporary government continuing the fight; however, Russia eventually exited the war, allowing Germany to reallocate troops to the Western Front.

    Armistice

    • An agreement between warring parties to cease hostilities, paving the way for peace negotiations.

    Dates the War Started and Ended

    • World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918.

    Fourteen Points

    • President Wilson's proposal aimed at achieving lasting peace, promoting self-determination, and forming the League of Nations.

    League of Nations

    • An international organization established post-WWI to mediate conflicts between countries, ultimately proving ineffective in preventing future wars.

    Treaty of Versailles

    • The peace settlement signed by Germany and the victorious Allies, leading to severe restrictions on Germany’s military capabilities and reparations amounting to $33 billion.

    Reparations

    • Financial compensations required from the defeated nations for war damages inflicted during the conflict.

    President Wilson

    • The 28th President of the United States who played a pivotal role in leading America through WWI and advocating for the establishment of the League of Nations.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards on World War I. This quiz covers key causes, important figures, and alliances from the Great War. Understand the pivotal events that shaped this historical conflict.

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