Guided Reading 6-3
How did he accomplish this?
He proposed that groups of merchant ships and troop ships be gathered into convoys and escorted by warships.
What was Vladmir Lenin's first act after seizing power in Russia in 1917?
He pulled Russia out of the war to concentrate on establishing a Communist state.
Where was the most massive attack in American History, and who was its commanding officer?
Battle of Meuse Argonne, General Pershing
Who were the principal figures in the post war negotiations?
The Big Four: President Woodrow Wilson, British PM David Lloyd George, French premier George Clemeneau, and Italian PM Vittorio Orlando
What were the results of such actions?
bad; leading to high casualty rates as the barrages rarely destroyed enemy defenses. instead they were easily stopped, and destroyed by machine gun fire and rifle fire.
Why did both sides begin to develop new technology?
barrages brought little success at great cost, so they developed new ways to to break through enemy lines.
Who was responsible for preventing any American ships from being sunk on their way to Europe?
American Admiral William S. Sims
When and where did the Germans first use Poison Gas?
April 1 915, Second Battle of Ypres
When was the end of WW1?
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918
What happened to Germany under the Treaty of Versailles?
It was stripped of its armed forces, forced to pay reparations, and made to acknowledge guilt.
What two military vehicles were introduced during WW1?
Tanks and airplanes
Why did some of the other Allied govts criticize Wilson's 14 points?
They thought it was too lenient towards Germany.
Why did the senators known as "the Irreconcilables" reject Wilson's idea of a League of Nations?
They were unwilling to compromise, for they feared the League would supersede Congress to declare war.
What was the purpose of the 14th point of the 14 points?
To create a League of Nations to preserve the peace by respecting each other's territory and political independence.
How did soldiers from both sides attempt to break through enemy lines?
massive artillery barrages, bayonet wielding soldiers scramble out of trenches in to No Man's Land, hurl grenades into trenches
