WWI Unit Quiz
What type of government did Vladimir Lenin declare in Russia?
Bolshevik party
Central Powers
WW1 alliance Germany, Austria- Hungary, and the Ottoman empire
Location of: Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
in between Croatia and Serbia
In what ways, explained in the introduction, was the Great War global?
*Countries devoted all their resources to war efforts → *It started with Germany and Austria-Hungary along with Russia. But then the Ottoman Empire allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary. Then Germany sunk the Lusitania which then involved Britain, France, and the U.S. Then Italy and Bulgaria joined in hopes of gaining more new territory and power. Serbia was forced in when Germany and Austria-Hungary attacked them.
Why was the war welcomed as a positive event by the French, Germans and British?
*The french and british were apart of the triple alliance and germany then joined when it is was the central power, *British wanted to win the war because they didn't want one power ruling europe, *French were romanticizing war and having national glory and a quick victory, *They fought one another for economic, military and imperial advantage, *Germany and france were against each other after france's defensive treaty with russia, *Britain france and germany were all in war against each other, *It was positive for britain because they had more people joining the army and more patriotism, *It was positive for germany because they became a more popular army, *Germany won the franco prussion war against france they knew their army and supplies were more powerful than france because they had won before, *Alliances forced different countries into war
Describe Trench warfare; why was it used on the Western Front?
---Both sides dug trenches from Switzerland to the Atlantic---In between the trenches was "no man's land" where soldiers died by the 1000s in attempts to break the stalemate
Location of: Central Powers (locate 3) (not including Italy)
Austria, Hungary and Germany
What nations made up the Central Powers?
Austria-Hungary and Germany
How can you explain their enthusiasm?
It was based around egalite, fraternite, liberte because of the sudden rise of patriotism and excitement to win in each country.
Trench Warfare
Form of fighting whereby two sides fight each other from opposing trenches
Where was the Western Front located?
France and Germany
Vladmir Lenin
He led the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution in Russia in 1917. He would lead the Communists to victory in the Civil War
What month/year did the Great War begin and end?
July 28th, 1914 to November 11th, 1918
What were the causes of WWI?
Nationalism, Militarism, Imperalism, Alliances, Assanation
Location of: Bolshevik Revolution
Russia
Location of: Allied Powers (locate 3) (you can include Russia)
Russia, Britian, France, and The USA
The Allied Powers?
Russia, Great Britain, France, United States and Italy
Stalemate
Term used to describe the deadlock on the Western Front during WWI
When and why did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
The U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917, after Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare seriously threatened America's commercial shipping. The U.S. originally pursued a policy of non-intervention.
What was the trigger that led to outbreak of war?
The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
What did the Treaty of Versailles mean for Germany?
The compromise document that was created after WWI. Germany had to take full blame for the war in order for the treaty to pass, among other things. The US Senate rejected it. It caused issues in war, reparations, military, land and keeping the peace. The Treaty of Versailles meant German military should be gone and that Germany must reduce size of military for their national security. They also had to give up Alsace Lorraine to France, a coal mine to France. The compromise after WW1, settled land and freedom disputes. Germany had to take full blame for the war →lose a lot of their military and land→ Ruined germany's alliances
In Erich Maria Remarque's account, how did the soldiers in the trenches react to artillery bombardment?
The trench system was developed during World War 2. It was like a dugout and it provided cover for the soldiers and was always filled with gas for one enemies tried to pass over the would die. The main purpose was to kill enemies while protecting themselves and their country at the same time. Some went crazy because of the confident in the trenches. Some people were scared because trenches were called no mans land. Many of the soldiers faced shell shock, PTSD and more mental issues because of the artillery bombardment
What were the competing groups during the February 1917 Russian Revolution, and what were their goals?
Workers on strike vs Tsar Nicholas II. Their goals were to get a new government and be able to discuss politics.
Russian Revolution
a pair of revolutions in 1917 which dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and led to the rise of the Soviet Union
What did the Treaty of Brest-Litvosk include?
a peace treaty signed on March 3, 1918) between the Russian SFSR and the Central Powers, marking Russia's exit from World War I.
Treaty of Brest-Litvosk
a signed agreement between Russia and the Central Powers when Russia withdrew from the war. Russia surrendered Poland, the Ukraine and other territory
League of Nations
a union of countries formed in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles to uphold peace, security and promote settlements by arbitration.
Location of: Western Front
belgium, france and germany
Location of: Areas under Mandate System
middle east
What social groups did the Bolsheviks represent during the October 1917 revolution, and how was it different from the February revolution?
radical Marxist political party that was under Lenin's leadership, the Bolsheviks seized power in November 1917 during the Russian revolution, wanted to overthrow the Russian monarchy.
Why is "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" The "old Lie"?
that the war was great and amazing when it wasnt.
Allied Powers
the coalition formed by Britain and her colonies (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India), France, and Russia from the Beginning of the war, and later other countries like Belgium, Italy, and the US
Western Front
the line of trenches from England to France and Belgium during WWI
Fourteen Points
the war aims outlined by President Wilson in 1918, which he believed would promote lasting peace; called for self-determination, freedom of the seas, free trade, end to secret agreements, reduction of arms and a league of nations
Treaty of Versailles
treaty between Germany and the allied powers in which Germany accepted full responsibility for the war and agreed to pay reparation; the US did not ratify the treaty.
What caused the stalemate and what were its consequences for soldiers?
when no improvement can be made on either side, WW1 reached a stalemate in 1915.
What would the League of Nations do and what were its principles?
• An international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations. • League of Nations had the job to protect the independence of all countries, no matter the wealth or size. • The problems with the League of Nations was some goals were too vague and others conflicted with reality.
Describe President Woodrow Wilson's goals in "Fourteen Points".
• It was meant to prevent international problems from causing another war. It was also a peace plan to end World War One • . The document called for an end to secret agreements, the freedom of the seas and an arm reduction.
How did the entrance of the U.S. alter the course of the war?
• Made the war end sooner than it would have if it was just europe • Made the war more in the allied powers favor
What empires had collapsed by the end of the war?
• Ottoman empire • Austria-Hungary Empire • Germany • Russia
What is the general tone of the postcard? What picture does it give of the state of mind of the soldier sending it?
• Shows the censorship of the country and the war • Bans the soliders from showing emotions or giving detials to their families • The leaders of the war did not want the soliders to tell the people that the war wasnt going well • It was very monotone and boring
