lesson 3
how did the arrival of american troops in Europe change the attitude of those fighting the war
allied forces were enthusiastic and German forces demoralized
Why did trench warfare result in such horrific casualties?
because artillery and machine guns had made caricaturing an enemy's position nearly impossible
Where was the Western Front?
between Germany and France
how did american admiral William sims change the war at sea
by creating convoys in which merchant ships and small, maneuverable warships called destroyers traveled together
what were the three main ideas in Wilson fourteen points
free trade and open diplomacy, national self-determination, and the establishment of the league of nations
what was the primary reason the senate rejected the treaty of Versailles
it rejected the notion of a league of nations
What event allowed Germany to sign a treaty with Russia, ending their campaign in the east?
the Russian revolution and establishment of a communist state
Advancements in technology led to what new theater of battle?
the air, with dogfights between planes
what battle on the western front resulted
the battle of Argonne forest
