Guided Reading 6.1

How did nationalism cause unrest in the Balkans in the late 1800s?

Different national groups within these empires began to press for independence

What was the major problem for Germany at the outset of the war?

Germany couldnt defeat France and it led to a stalemate(3 yr), and Germany needed to advance through neutral Belgium, but when they crossed, Great Brit declared war on them

What acts caused President Wilson to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?

Germany's belief that they could starve Britain into submission between 4-6 months and from feb 3-mar 21, German U-Boats sank 6 American merchant ships without warning

What were the initial countries in World War 1?

Austria, Serbia, Russia, Germany, France

How was American's prosperity intertwined with the military fortunes of Britain, France, and Russia?

Bc of contraband which prevented neutral countries from shipping food to Germany and Americans invested heavily on Allied Victory, lending over 2 billion by 1917. If Allies win, money is paid back, if not, money is lost forever

Why did 4.5 million Irish Americans sympathize with Germany and the Central Powers?

Because they endure centuries of British Rule

What was the result of this action?

Perishing failed to capture the guerillas. Wilson's growing concern over the war in Europe caused him to recall Perishing's Troops in 1917

How did Wilson respond to attacks on American soil by Mexican guerrilla Pancho Villa?

Sent over 6000 US Troops under General John J. Perishing across the border to find and capture villa

What is self-determination?

The idea that people who belong to a nation should have their own country and government

Who was behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, and what did the group want?

Gavrilo Princip from the Black Hand, assassinated the Archduke with the knowledge of Serbian officials who hoped to start a war that would bring down the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Who seized power in Mexico shortly before Woodrow Wilson took office as president in 1913?

General Victoriano Huerta

How was the new surge of nationalism evident in Europe in the late 1800s?

Nationalists place primary emphasis on promoting their homelands culture and interests above those of other countries. In late 1800, Europe perceived others as competitors and many people were willing to go to war to expands their nation at the expense of others.

How did the Germans get around Britain's blockade of Germany?

They used U-Boats, and attempted to sink any ships found in water around Britain

How did Wilson respond to a refusal of the Mexicans to apologize for arresting American sailors in April 1914?

Used the opportunity to overthrow Huerta. He sent marines to seize the Mexican port of Veracruz