The Great War (WWI) Review Sheet PDF

Name: Riley Chirico Social Studies 8 The Great War (WWI) Review Sheet (20 Points) Mrs. Myles-McAnally Use your notes and handouts to fill out the following. Causes: Long term: finish the word AND then explain what it was and how it led to world war...

Name: Riley Chirico Social Studies 8 The Great War (WWI) Review Sheet (20 Points) Mrs. Myles-McAnally Use your notes and handouts to fill out the following. Causes: Long term: finish the word AND then explain what it was and how it led to world war. M ilitarism: preparing for a war. A lliences: creating “teams”. I meprialism: taking over countries. N ationalism: pride in one's nation. *All (MAIN) caused tensions in Europe (powder keg ready to explode) What was the Immediate The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (and his Cause of WW1: wife) of Austria-Hungary Alliances: list the main countries in each alliance Allied Powers: Britain, France, and Russia Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire US reaction to the outbreak of the war: explain each Neutrality: The US declared it would be neutral in the war. Meaning to no taking sides (alliances) Economic Boom: The economy was affected very positively during the war for the USA. Sales for war supplies had an economic boom (went up). US Entry (“Defend Democracy”): explain how each brought the US closer to entering the war German violation Germany’s unrestricted submarine attacks on neutral ships violated of “freedom of the “freedom of seas” and threatened American lives and trade, seas”: drawing the US closer to WW1. Zimmerman Germany asks Mexico to invade the US. The US then couldn't send all Note/Telegram: of their troops to Europe to fight Germany. This made the US feel paranoid about Germany (or Mexico too). Russian Overthrowing of the Tsarist regime, leading to establishing a Revolution: communist government under the Bolsheviks, which caused Russia to withdraw from the war. War at home: Define the words below and explain how it helped the US win the war. Propaganda: The spreading of ideas to help or hurt an opposing cause. Liberty Bonds: Loans to the government to help pay for the war Selective Service: This law required men to register for a military draft to ensure the U.S had enough troops for the war. Rationing: To limit use of certain resources and products. Victory Gardens: Making home grown veggie gardens to encourage food production during WW1 and reducing pressure on public food supplies. Enlist: To volunteer to join the military. Women’s Role: Women took on the jobs of men in the factories. Anti-German feelings: Hating the Germans (propaganda enforced these feelings onto Americans). This includes Liberty Sausage, Liberty Cabbage, and calling German soldiers “huns”. Schenck vs. US: Questioned the Constitutionality of the Espionage Act Supreme Court ruling: was his actions put America in “clear and present danger” The Great Migration: Many African-Americans migrated up north for factory jobs (payed more) New tactics & technology: Technology Airplanes, tanks, chemical weapons, machine guns, and (list new weapons used during Trench Warfare. WWI): Trench warfare (define and It was a brutal form of combat where opposing armies explain how it impacted the dug extensive networks of trenches, leading to very fighting of the war): grueling battles, high casualties, and minimal territorial gains, which slowed the war. Turning Point: US decides to join the war  End of the War: Armistice Reached (define It meant to cease fire. Like a truce. armistice): *-November 11, 1918- Why did allies agree to an 1. German Kaiser had to abdicate armistice? 2. Germany had to surrender "unconditionally" (must agree to whatever peace plan the Allied made... Central Powers have no say) Wilson’s 14 Points: What was His 14 points aimed to promote peace, end WW1, and the purpose of his 14 Points: prevent future conflicts through diplomacy, self determination, and the establishment of the League of Explain why each of the Nations. following was part of his plan for peace: “freedom of seas”: Ensures open access to global waters, preventing blockades. Self-determination: Allows nations and groups to govern themselves. No secret alliances: Promotes open diplomacy to avoid entangling pacts. League of Nations: Creates a body for peaceful conflict resolution and collective security. Results of WWI: Treaty of Versailles: Included Wilson’s 14 points but made Germany responsible by forcing them to pay for the war, lessen their military, and give up colonies. US reaction to The U.S Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 due to Treaty: concerns over the League of Nations and fear it would drag the U.S into future European conflicts. *US back to The US returned back to Isolationism, focusing on more issues isolation inside the country and avoiding international conflicts or (“normalcy”) alliances. Legacies of These included the redrawing of borders, the creation of the WWI/Treaty: League of Nations, the harsh reparations imposed on Germany, and the rise of totalitarian regimes, contributing to WW1.