WWI Test

The biggest naval engagement of World War I, _________________ (May 1916) left British naval superiority on the North Sea intact, and Germany would make no further attempts to break the Allied naval blockade for the remainder of the war.

Jutland

Who was part of the Triple Entente?

Russia, France, and Britain

Which countries were primarily involved in fighting on the Eastern Front?

Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary

In what city was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Sarajevo, Bosnia

When did the first battle of Marne occur?

September 6, 1914

What naval strategy did Germany find most successful?

Submarines

Briefly describe the Gallipoli Campaign and the overall outcome.

The Gallipoli Campaign was a British Invasion that devastated the allied forces

Explain the ultimate failure of the Central Powers.

The Ottomans and the Austrian's economies were failing, they basically couldn't pay for the war.

What caused the Russian Revolution?

The Russian soldiers and the people in Russia were starving so they decided they'd rather find food than fight in the war.

What treaty was signed at the end of World War I with the goal of preventing further similar conflicts?

The Treaty of Versailles

Who lead the Russian Revolution?

Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks

17. Combined with the fierce Allied resistance in France, the ____________________ __________________________________________________ ensured a longer, more grueling conflict instead of the quick victory Germany had hoped to win with the Schlieffen Plan

Ability of Russia's huge war machine to mobilize relatively quickly in the east

According to the Treaty of Versailles, what did Germany lose after the war?

All of its territories

Describe the "chain of events" that occurred following the death of Franz Ferdinand.

Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the attack and hoped to use this as justification for settling the question of Serbian nationalism

What country did Germany invade first?

France

What was the outcome of the first battle of Marne?

France won the battle, Germany was pushed back into their territory. Became the stalemate of the war

What was the ultimate goal of the League of Nations?

disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries

Briefly describe the events of the first battle of Marne

French and British forces confronted the invading Germany army, which had by then went deep into France, within 30 miles of Paris. The Allied troops checked the German advance and mounted a successful counterattack, driving the Germans back to north

Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand

Gavrilo Princip

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

German plan to fight the war on 2 fronts

How did the Zimmermann Note push the US closer to entering WWI?

Germany was proposing an alliance with Mexico against the US, and that Mexico would declare war on America

Who was part of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

What was the Mandate System?

Great Britain and France divide up the Middle East

what type of warfare characterized the war on the Western Front?

Hellish trench war fare.

Briefly explain the tensions that were occurring in Europe before the outbreak of World War I.

In Europe before WWI the balkans had threatened to destroy their alliances.

Where is the Balkan Territory?

In a triangle shape next to the boot of Italy.

Why did the Treaty of Versailles ultimately fail?

It failed because it wanted to punish Germany

What effect did the Russian Revolution have on WWI?

It made the Russians have to stop participating in the war

Explain the significance of the Second Battle of the Marne.

It was a turning point for the allied forces

When did World War I finally end?

November 11, 1918

On what side did the Ottoman Empire fight for during World War I?

On the side of the Central Powers

World War I took the life of more than ________ soldiers; __________ more were wounded. Civilian casualties caused indirectly by the war numbered close to __ __________. The two nations most affected were ______________________, each of which sent some 80 percent of their male populations between the ages of 15 and 49 into battle. The war also marked the fall of four imperial dynasties- ______________________________________________.

9 million, 21 million, 10 million, France and Germany, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Turkey

Explain what is meant by the term "blank check" in the build up to the outbreak of World War I.

A carte blanche, assurance of Germany's backing in case of war

which European nation had the most dominant navy during World War I?

Britain

Who was part of the Balkans?

Bulgaria and Serbia

Widespread protest over the sinking by U-boat of the British ocean liner _________ in May 1915 helped turn the tide of American public opinion steadfastly against Germany, and in February 1917 __________________________ _____________________________ intended to make the United States ready for war. Germany __________________________________ the following month and on April 2 President _________________ appeared before Congress and called for a declaration of war against Germany.

Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegraph, sunk four more US merchant ships, Woodrow Wilson

What are the five forms of propaganda?

Nationalism, recruitment of soldiers, conserving resources, securing funds, and support from the home front

What is militarism?

New military technologies, arms race between countries, and the glorification of war

What is self-determination?

The right of people to choose their own form of government

What ultimately caused the United States to enter the war against Germany?

The sinking of ships on the Atlantic, Zimmerman telegram, giving aid to Great Britain.

Russian forces were unable to break through German lines on the Eastern Front and Russian forces suffered many losses. What did this lead to in Russian society?

This lead to mounting discontent among the bulk of Russia's population especially the poor workers and peasants.

What was the overall goal of the 14 Points?

To end WWI and to have long lasting peace.

What were the countries created after wwi?

Turkey, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia,

What event was the spark that ignited World War I?

When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot to death.

How does militarism cause war?

With militarism the military would be treated better than the average person, they would be fed for free even if at home their families were starving worse than they were

How close did the German offensive come to Paris before being fought back during the First Battle of the Marne?

Within 30 miles of Paris

Why did the Allies attempt to score a victory against the Ottoman Empire?

because there was a stalemate in Europe so they decided to focus on defeating the Ottomans to gain access to the Middle East and their oil

What are the characteristics of trench warfare?

soldiers fought each other from trenches, a lot of casualties. Trenches were miserable, the space in the middle was a no-mans land