global unit 7: ww1
what were some reasons for the end of ww1?
-Collapsing morale -Germany sending 15 year olds -Britain on the brink of bankruptcy -Vast casualties, food shortages, long drawn out war -Desertions -Revolution in Russia removes them from war in 1917 -USA enters the war -United States declares war on Germany in 1917 -Unrestricted submarine warfare -Cultural ties to allies -Zimmermann Note -Tipped the balance in Allied favor -Armistice on 11/11/18 at 11 am
how many Armenians were killed by the Ottomans?
1.5 million killed
describe three technological developments in warfare during WWI?
1.chemical warfare- the use of chemical weapons such as chlorine and mustard gas were not only a threat to soldiers but also civilians and those who worked to manufacture these weapons 2.machine guns- easier to kill more people 3.airplanes- drop bombs and transport supplies and soldiers
how did industrialization in Europe affect the production of goods needed for WWI?
Advancements in Industrial production made manufacturing faster and allowed factory workers to produce more goods with efficiency. Also, factories were now able to mass produce goods
what happened in the battle of verdun (1916)?
Battle of Verdun, (February 21-December 18, 1916), World War I engagement in which the French repulsed a major German offensive. It was one of the longest, bloodiest, and most-ferocious battles of the war; French casualties amounted to about 400,000, German ones to about 350,000. Some 300,000 were killed. End date: December 18, 1916 Start date: February 21
what happened in the battle of the Marne (1914)?
First Battle of the Marne, (September 6-12, 1914), an offensive during World War I by the French army and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) against the advancing Germans who had invaded Belgium and northeastern France and were within 30 miles (48 km) of Paris. Start date: September 6 Part of: World War I Combatants: German
why were the Balkans known as the "powder keg"?
In the early 20th century, the Balkans were called a ''powder keg'' because the political situation in the region was very unstable.
what were the Napoleonic Wars?
Location: Europe Dates: 1803-1815 Deaths: 3,500,000 - 6,000,000
what was ww1?
Location: Worldwide, but mostly in Europe Dates: 1914-1918 Deaths: 20,000,000
why was Serbia angry with the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Serbian claims were not recognized by Hungary and was eventually placated with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, further angering Serbian nationalists. ... Ultimately, the tensions between the two countries could not withstand the strain of Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by Bosnian Serbs in 1914.
what happened in the battle of somme (1916)?
The Battle of the Somme (1 July - 18 November 1916) was a joint operation between British and French forces intended to achieve a decisive victory over the Germans on the Western Front after 18 months of trench deadlock. ... The location was mainly chosen as it was where French and British forces on the Western Front met.
why was the Balkan Peninsula a tumultuous area?
The Greek financial crisis, Russia's aggressive policies, the tensions surrounding Moscow's energy supplies through the Balkans, the waves of migrants from the Middle East arriving via the so-called "Balkan route," the hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers from the Western Balkans and the migrants from Bulgaria
what is total war?
a military conflict in which nations are willing to make any sacrifices necessary to win
what is total war? how is total war different than most wars fought before WWI?
a military conflict in which nations are willing to make any sacrifices necessary to win
what is trench warfare?
a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising military trenches, in which troops are well-protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery.
what is nationalism?
a way of thinking that says that some groups of humans, such as ethnic groups, should be free to rule themselves
what are alliances?
agreements between nations stating that each country will assist the other if they are attacked
how did total war affect soldiers and those on the home front in WWI?
because the country is using all of its people for the war effort
how did WWI change the U.S.? what policy did the U.S. adopt following the war? why?
despite isolationist sentiments, after the War, the United States became a world leader in industry, economics, and trade. The world became more connected to each other which ushered in the beginning of what we call the "world economy." Isolationism and U.S. Foreign Policy After World War I. Beginning with George Washington's presidency, the United States sought a policy of isolationism and neutrality with regards to the internal affairs of other nations.
what advances in industrial production made manufacturing faster?
factories used assembly lines to speed up production. With an increase in support and money from governments during the war, factories could
how did technological developments during WWI affect the soldiers who fought?
it pretty much caused the infamous trench warfare to happen. The machine gun, especially, made it very easy for defenders to kill large numbers of soldiers who were attacking them
how did military technology change from the beginning to the end of WWI? from what we have learned, what accounted for this change in technology?
large guns, called artillery, were improved during World War I including anti-aircraft guns to shoot down enemy planes. The majority of the casualties in the war were inflicted using artillery. the machine gun was improved during the war. It was made much lighter and easier to move around.
what advances in industrial production and competition between countries led to technological and scientific achievements that were used in World War I?
machine guns, chemical warfare, submarines, airplanes, and tanks
what are the 5 causes of ww1?
militarism alliances nationalism imperialism assassination
what are the political effects of WWI? what are the economic effects?
political- under the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was required to make monetary payments to the Allies, called reparations. The heavy reparations, combined with the devastated economic infrastructure throughout Germany and political tension under the Weimar Republic, led to an economic depression economic- ww1 took the United States out of a recession into a 44-month economic boom. 30 Before the war, America had been a debtor nation. After the war, it became a lender, especially to Latin America. U.S. exports to Europe increased as those countries geared up for war.
how did trench warfare affect the soldiers who fought in WWI?
soldiers that were involved in the trench warfare lost their lives due to machine guns, grenades, and gas. this resulted in a stalemate where neither side can win.
which three empires collapsed after WWI? why were the Ottomans known as the "sick man" of Europe?
the First World War brought about the collapse of four multinational empires, the Russian empire in 1917, and then the Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and German empires in 1918. They collapsed in defeat and revolution. The Ottoman Empire in 1914 was commonly known as 'the sick man of Europe', a sign that the once-great power was crumbling. By the 20th century all that remained in Ottoman hands outside Turkey was Syria, Mesopotamia, Palestine and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
what is occurring in the Ottoman Empire?
the arminian minority group are being deported
what is militarism?
the belief that a country should have a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote its interests
what created the false narrative that the unbeatable German army was "stabbed in the back"? why is this significant? how did victory affect the foreign policy of Great Britain?
the commander was mentally unfit and he wanted to continue the war when peace was already established, and it is significant because it allows hitler to take power and italy, leads to the rise of mussolini. the battle of somme.
what is imperialism?
the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples
what is assassination?
the targeted, covert killing of an individual without legal process and usually for reasons of, though not necessarily limited to, political or military expediency
describe two reasons for the creation of new nations following WWI. where did many of these new nations emerge? what problems arose from the creation of these nations?
they are forming because all of the empires are collapsing and the countries need independence now. it occurred in the balkans, and the powder keg emerged
how are the Armenians are being treated?
they are getting killed, and starved
why were the Armenians targeted by the Ottoman government during World War 1?
they were targeted because they were christians
how did this industrialization affect soldiers and those on the home front in WWI?
they're gonna have to be put in work, which means more jobs, but it is an overall negative
what is the intention of the Ottoman Empire?
to annihilate the minority christian race (the ottomans are muslim)
