world war 1
World War I was from...
1914 - 1918
Which nation was the first to declare war in what would come to be called the Great War?
Austria-hungary
The sinking of the Lusitania ultimately played a role in prompting Germany to
Declare war on the US
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
One cause of World War I was the nations had aligned into two alliance systems. Which of the following combination of nations comprised the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
This is the policy of glorifying national power by keeping an army prepared for war
Militarism
World War I was a total war in the sense that
Nations From all over the world were involved
New weapon that caused blindness, blisters, and choking
Poison Gas
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to
Prevent international tension from leading to war
One major result of World War I was
Revolution in russia
Which country withdrew from World War I in 1917?
Russia
German battle strategy that called for quick defeat of France in the west and then attacking Russia in the east
Schlieffen Plan
World War I is also known as
The Great War and The War To End All Wars
The League of Nations was President Wilson's plan for an international organization that would work to maintain world peace. What was the role of the United States in the League of Nations?
The US was key to building it, but chose not to join. To join In and protect people
What was the main intention of the alliances formed among European nations before WWI?
To increase tension in europe
What goal for postwar peace was shared by the British and French leaders in creating the Treaty of Versailles after WWI?
To weaken germany and make it pay for the war
Battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits dug in the earth
Trench warfare
World War I Alliance that included Great Britain, France, and Russia
Triple Entente
Alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple alliance
True or False: The Allies would win WWI.
True
True or False: The United States did not join the war until 1917.
True
True or False: The result of World I was another world war two decades later.
True
True or False: Woodrow Wilson would view the results of the Versailles Treaty as a victory
True
Who was President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
"Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated!" "Germany Declares War on Russia and France!" "Peace Treaty Signed at Versailles!" Which event is referred to in these headlines?
World War 1
The main purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points at the end of World War I was to
assure peace in the future
The League of Nations was created after World War I as a forum for resolving international conflicts. However, the League was largely unsuccessful at this task. One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the?
decision of the u.s. not to join the league
How did technology make WWI different from previous conflicts?
destructive tech meant more casualties
How did imperialism lead to World War I?
european nations were eager to gain territories
The Treaty of Versailles was designed primarily to punish Germany for its responsibility for World War I. In what way did the treaty hurt the German economy?
forced germany to pay a huge sum of money for war damages
In Eastern Europe after World War I, the greatest obstacle to national unity in many nation-states was the
great ethnic diversity found in the region
World War I was a global conflict that spread too many nations throughout the world, from Europe to Africa. Which of the MAIN cause is best explains why this happened?
imperialism
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 set events in motion that led to World War I. However, no major war is ever caused by a single event. Another factor that contributed to the outbreak of World War I was
intense nationalism
Why might 'futile' be a good description of trench warfare?
it illustrates the terrible nature of war
The Zimmerman Note was a secret telegram sent by Germany to the leaders of Mexico. Why did the Zimmerman Note cause outrage among Americans?
it revealed that mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the german side
The international organization created to preserve the peace after World War I was the
league of nations
What impact might this poster have had on the American attitude about Germany in WWI?
led to growth of alliances
What were the results of militarism?
led to growth of alliances
Which of the MAIN causes would be linked to Russia declaring war because Serbia was attacked?
militarism
Which of the MAIN causes would be linked to Gavrilo Princip's assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
nationalism
Which of the following MAIN causes would best explain France's desire to crush Germany during the Paris Peace Treaty?
nationalism
Which term is defined largely by feelings of intense patriotism?
nationalism
What was the area in between the trenches called during World War?
no man's land
Some historians call World War I the first industrial war. Several new technologies were developed for warfare. One of the most destructive new weapons used in World War I was
poison gas
One of Woodrow Wilson's most important goals after World War I was to establish a League of Nations. What was the main job of the League supposed to be?
provide a way for countries to resolve disputes between them without going to war
Woodrow Wilson came to the peace conference with one set of goals. Victorious European nations came with different goals. What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?
punishing germany for starting the war and dividing its territory
Congress voted to declare war on Germany for several reasons. Which of these did not contribute to Congress's decision to declare war on Germany?
shared german ancestry
A major cause of World War I was
the decline of policy in imperialism
New warship introduced by the Germans that used underwater missiles
u-boats