history unit 3 WW1

Great Migration

An influx of minority groups traveled to specific areas of the country at once because of new opportunities offered. People moved north because of greater work opportunities and higher wages along with political power and representation.

Why didn't the U.S.A. join the League of Nations or ratify the treaty?

Congress did not ratify the treaty and Wilson did not get the Senate's approval

How did the Allied powers win WWI?

It was a war of attrition and the USA just sent their fresh troops over. This caused Germany to be massively overwhelmed. Germany forfeited the war and the Treaty of Versailles took place and it made Germany give up all its colonies, take claim for the war, pay for all war reparations, restrict the power of the military for Germany and give some of its land in between Russia and itself to Poland

Wilson's Fourteen Point Plan v. Actual Treaty of Versailles differences

14 points were mainly about establishing countries' independence and making Europe a more free place to live. Treaty of Versailles focused mainly on punishing the Germans for what they did, which can be seen in the blame and reparation terms.

How did the assasination lead to WWI?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie occurred in Bosnia when they were in a car and Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Pricip shot and killed them resulting in Austria-Hungary getting mad and with Germany;s support, declared war on Serbia.

Central Powers

Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire

What happened in Russia?

Bolshevik Revolution in 1917

How did nationalism lead to WWI?

Citizens are proud of their country and are willing to fight for it. Alsace-Lorraine- Region Germany one from France in the Franco-Prussian war of 1871- France wanted it back. Serbia wanted independence from Austria-Hungary Nations built up their armies which increased militarism. Each nation began to view themselves as superior and more dominant to the others which only affected the war more.

How did imperialism lead to WWI?

Competition over colonies caused tension. European powers felt threatened by one another. There were spheres of influence and boundary disputes. Austria-Hungary wanted to maintain control over Bosnia (imperialism) which led to the assassination. People will be fighting for colonies and Australia will try to hold onto their colonies.

reasons for USA to enter into WWI

Germany promised not to resume unrestricted submarine warfare but they broke that promise and resumed it and sank 6 American ships shortly after. The Zimmerman telegram led to the U.S entering the war since this included Germany communicating with Mexico saying that they will give them U.S territory if they allied with them. British intelligence intercepted this and it ran in the American Newspaper. After this many Americans concluded that war with Germany was necessary.

Allied Powers

Great Britain, Russia (Soviet Union), United States, and France

Acronym for the causes of WWI and what does each letter stand for?

M.A.N.I.A M-militarism A-alliances n- nationalism i- imperialism a- assassination

How did alliances lead to WWI?

Nations agreed to fight with each other in case of war Triple Entente- Great Britain, France, Russia Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Alliances had a huge impact on the war as nations decided to defend and stick with others which only caused more chaos and destruction.

Who won WW1?

The Allied Powers won the war

How did USA get ready for WWI?

The United States set up the War Industries Board, they were in charge of producing all raw materials in preparation for wars. They told manufacturers what they could produce, created news, chemists, photographers, etc. Although women were given the opportunity to work these different jobs once WWI came to an end, jobs went back to the way they were; men resumed their usual jobs prewar and most women either stopped working or returned to their previous jobs. Flu Pandemic of 1918 → The widespread virus affected many people involved in the war bond parade. News papers promoted the idea of distancing themselves from people, like not going to the parade, to avoid sickness. It included stories/ quotes from medical professionals informing people not to participate, however hand washing was not promoted. One common belief about the flu was that one was less likely to catch it if they were outside. Great Migration → An influx of minority groups traveled to specific areas of the country at once because of new opportunities offered. People moved north because of greater work opportunities and higher wages along with political power and representation. factories, and set the prices for these items. The Committee on Public Information was used to sell the war to the American People. It recruited advertising executives, artists, authors, songwriters, entertainers, public speakers, and motion picture companies to help sway the public in favor of the war. The United States set up the Army Nurse Corps, it was a group of 20,000 women that were in charge of filling noncombat positions during wars. They were in charge of taking care of soldiers who were wounded in combat.

WHY wre they different?

The countries involved in the treaty collectively thought that all of Wilson's 14 points were not necessary or felt that they should be included in the treaty. The collective English and French wanted German territories and resources and also wanted to punish the Germans

How did militarism lead to WWI?

The glorification of military power, led to fear and suspicion as nations became more willing to use military force to attain their national goals. Arms race and competition to expand armies and navies (i.e. British vs. Germans) People had war fever; they felt like they needed to go into war, especially because of all these new tanks and ships and fancy weapons being invented and built.

Leader of the Bolsheviks

Vladimir Lenin

Social Changes & Effects in the U.S.A from WW1

Women Job Opportunity, Flu Pandemic of 1918, Great Migration

Outcome

a communist government was established in Russia

How did Women Job opportunities

due to most men serving in the war women were given noncombat positions like secretarial work or industrial jobs that were originally designed for men. These jobs could include nurses, radio operators, electricians, pharmacists, chemists, photographers, etc. Although women were given the opportunity to work these different jobs once WWI came to an end, jobs went back to the way they were; men resumed their usual jobs prewar and most women either stopped working or returned to their previous jobs.

Flu Pandemic of 1918

he widespread virus affected many people involved in the war bond parade. News papers promoted the idea of distancing themselves from people, like not going to the parade, to avoid sickness. It included stories/ quotes from medical professionals informing people not to participate, however hand washing was not promoted. One common belief about the flu was that one was less likely to catch it if they were outside.

What was the League of Nations?

the first worldwide intergovernmental organization whose mission was to maintain world peace after WWI