WW1

Conscription

"draft" Britain set this up during war

Why did Austria-Hungary and Germany go to war against Serbia?

-Austria was threatened by Serbias ambitions - Serbia wouldn't sign their ultimatum

What factors led the US to enter the war?

-Germans foreign minister Zimmerman sent a message to Mexico which Britain interrupted - Germanys announcement to resume unrestricted submarine warefare - Wilson wanted to make the world safe for democracy

Ultimiatum

A final proposal of statement of conditions

In what ways did Women's contributions and experiences during WWI directly contribute to social and political changes for women after the war?

After women worked in "mens jobs" which were thought o be too hard for women to do, after the women were given the right to vote in years to come

How did Britain and Germany violate international law?

Allowed wartime blockades to confiscate contraband. British blockade stopped both types of goods from reaching Germany. Germany declared it would sink all ships carrying goods to Britain

What impact did the Russian Revolution have on the Allied war effort in Europe?

At first the allies loved the idea of the overthrow of the tsar. But later Lenin came to power and signed the Treaty of Brest-Litousk, taking Russia out of WWI, this helped the Germans bc they can now concentrate their forces on the western front (Britain) therefore make the battle for the allies that much difficult

Lusitania

British liner on the coast of Ireland

Mobilize

Cause to move around

Why did nationalist developments such as Pan-Slavism and the two Balkan Wars increase tension to such a great degree?

Created more of a sense of nationalism which turned to anger, other counties got involved because of alliances

How did imperialism lead to increased tension and stronger alliances

European nations sense of rivalry and mistrust of one another deepened as they competed for colonies in Asia and Africa

President Wilson described WWI as a "war to end war" what efforts did he make to deliver on that promise?

He wrote the 14 points to reduce the risk of war. The 14 points influenced the League of nations

Uprising by hungry people in cities across Germany contributed to Williams decision to step down in September 1918. what events together caused widespread hunger in Germany?

Lack of food due to Britain disobeying international law and confiscating food supply during the bockade. - Conscription forced farmers to go to war instead of farming - Less farmers = higher prices for crops, so some couldn't afford it - Most money was focused on the war (loans to the state)

Entente

Non- binding agreements that were signed to try and keep peace

Why were men on both sides eager to fight in when WWI started?

Patriotism was high and men were eager to fight for justice and their own country with women cheering them on and the elders, going to war seemed like a new adventure

Militarism

Policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war

Why did the countries of Europe believe that alliances would guarantee peace?

That with the combination of a strong military other countries won't attack them, out of fear; therefore they would promote peace.

Why did Germany ask the allies for an armistice in November 1918?

The germans launched a major offense in 1918, which failed because American troops and their allies forced German troops bak across France and Belgium exhausted, and knowing the war couldn't be won and domestic unrest disrupted the government asked for an armistice (agreement to end fighting).

Two quotes, one from French economist Fredric Passy and one from German Chancelor Otto Von Bismarck. What evidence supports each mans viewpoint?

The war will eventually end at peace will be restored among the nations

Armistice

an agreement to end fighting with the allies

Why did Germany fear an alliance between France and Russia?

because they did not want to fight a 2 front war

Alsance and Lorraine

border regions of France with German speaking peoples; Bismark annexed them following France-Prussian War.

Fourteen points

list of terms for resolving disputes and future wars

Contraband

military supplies, and raw materials needed to make military supplies, not food and clothing

Neutrality

non-participation in a dispute of war

Propaganda

spread of ideas to promote a cause or to damage an opposing cause

Self-determination

the right of people to choose thier own form of government

Why did the Germans launch a major offensive in early 1918? Why did the offensive ultimately fail?

they were desperate for a big win before the American troops showed up. - the allies launched a counter attack to drive the Germans back

Total war

war effort