Rise To Power & WW1 Test
Define alliance
A partnership; A system in which countries agree to defend each other
Define pacifist
A person opposed to the use of war or violence to settle disputes; A person who is opposed to the use of violence
Define socialist
A person who believes industries should be publicly owned
How did U.S. receive Hawaii?
American planters revolted against Hawaii and set up their own government. In 1900, U.S. took over Hawaii to make Planters stop.
What is believed to have started WW1?
Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
What did the U.S. receive after the Spanish-American war?
Puerto Rico; Guam
What happened after Teddy Roosevelt helped sign the treaty for Japan and Russia to stop fighting
Relations between U.S. and Japan worsened
Define dug out
Resting area in a trench
What was the sedition act made for?
So people wouldn't say anything negative about WW1
Why did Americans ration?
So soldiers could have more food
About when did U.S. declare war on Spain for the Spanish-American war?
Soon after the sinking of the U.S. battleship, the Maine in 1898
What was the national war labor board for?
To settle differences between companies and workers so workers would not go on strike.
What did the Ottoman empire become after WW1?
Turkey
What impact did U.S. troops have on war when they joined?
Turned the tide for triple entente
Which country eventual joined the triple Entente?
U.S.
How long war the Spanish-American war?
Very short. About 4 months
How did U.S. raise money for WW1?
War bonds and higher taxes
How much did Russia charge for the purchase of Alaska?
$7.2 million
What were 4 key components of the Treaty of Versailles?
1. Germany must accept full responsibility for war 2. Germany must disarm, give up territory, and pay reparations 3. League of Nations created to hopefully prevent future wars 4. League of Nations gives control of African and Middle Eastern colonies to allied powers
What were the 5 types of propaganda?
1. Recruitment 2. Nationalism 3. Conservation 4. Homefront 5. Financing
What 2 main reasons prompted the U.S. to join WW1?
1. Sinking of Lusitania 2. Zimmerman Telegram
Define militarism
A nation uses military force to take over another country's government
When was the armistice that ended WW1 signed?
11th hour of 11th day of 11th month of 1918
What age of Americans were drafted for the war?
18-45
What did government have to do to make sure factory workers didn't revolt during the war?
8 hour work days; Overtime pay; Workers could form unions
Define Imperialism
A county overpowers another country using economic, political, and cultural means
Define convoy
A group of ships that escort and protect other ships
What was the battle of Verdun?
A long deadly battle that lasted 10 months
Define isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land
Define nationalism
A nation is full of pride and believes that other nations should be just like them
Define Militarism
A nation uses military force to take over another country's government
What caused the Boxer Rebellion?
A secret Chinese society known as the Boxers rose up against the Europeans who were trying to divide up China. Many died.
Define stalemate
A situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other
Define armistice
A temporary agreement to end fighting
What did the Roosevelt Corollary do?
Allowed U.S. to claim the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin American countries whenever the countries seemed unstable
What were 2 weapons in the air used in WW1?
Biplanes Zeppelines
What was the Gallipoli Campaign?
Britain's plan to create a new war front in order to divide German forces
How did President Wilson hear about the Zimmerman Telegram?
British intelligence informed him
What 2 countries were considered "The Balkans"?
Bulgaria; Serbia
Define Alliances
Countries promise to help each other
What was the Major difference between the Dollar diplomacy and the Moral diplomacy?
Dollar diplomacy: Focused on economy Moral diplomacy: Focused on being a good person
What was the purpose of Trench poetry
For soldiers to combat boredom and express themselves
What country was the Battle of The Somme in?
France
What country was the Battle of Verdun in?
France
Who were in the battle of Verdun?
France and Germany
What did the Zimmerman Telegram talk about?
Germany wanted Mexico to be their ally
What was the Schlieffer Plan?
Germany's battle plan to wage war on France and Britain at the same time
What did the open-door policy do?
Give open door policy-countries special rights to trade freely in China
Define rationing
Go without some food on certain days
What did sand bags do in trenches?
Provide protection
What did ammo shelves do?
Hold ammunition
Define propaganda
Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause
Why couldn't factory workers go on strike during WW1?
If factory workers went on strike, there would be no war supplies available
How did U.S. receive Samoa?
In 1898, U.S., G.B., and Germany split Samoa between each other without asking the Samoans
How did the Zimmerman telegram get its name?
It was sent by Arthur Zimmerman
Who were the 3 original countries in the triple Alliance?
Italy; Austria-Hungary; Germany
What did barbed wire do in trenches?
Keep out enemies
What did a duck board do?
Keep soldiers' feet out of water in trenches
What were 2 firearms used in WW1?
Machine guns Mortars
How did Russia leaving the war effect the war?
Made it easier for U.S. to support allies
What are the 4 M.A.I.N. causes of the war?
Militarism; Alliances; Imperialism; Nationalism
What were 4 weapons used at sea in WW1?
Mines U-boats Torpedos Battleships
Was the Gallipoli plan successful and why?
No because of a lack of communication
Know the locations of: Britain; France; Germany; Italy; Austria; Hungary; Czechoslovakia
Okay
What was the Battle of The Somme
Over 1 million casualties; Allies tried to overrun Germany
How was the Panama Canal made?
Panama declared independence from Columbia with help from America. U.S. workers then built the canal to connect Caribbean and pacific ocean
Define reparations
Payment for damages caused during a war
What were 4 weapons on land used in WW1?
Poisonous gas Grenades Tanks Flame throwers
What did Japan want more of when it went to war with Russia?
Power in Asia
Who created the Dollar diplomacy?
President William Taft
Who created the Moral diplomacy?
President Woodrow Wilson
Who were the 3 original countries in the triple Entente
Russia; Britain; France
What are facts about the Lusitania?
Sank by German u-boats; Was a British passenger ship; 125 Americans on board; Part of reason U.S. joined war
Who bought Alaska from Russia?
Secretary of state, William H Seward purchased it.
What American met with Japanese and Russian leaders to sign a treaty during their war?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who were two famous people who helped drive Spanish out of Cuba in the Spanish-American war?
Teddy Roosevelt; Rough Riders
Define Isolationism
The belief that a nation should stay out of the affairs of other nations
Define mobilization
The gathering of resources and troops in preparation for war
Define expansionism
The practice of spreading a nation's territorial or economic control beyond its borders
Define national-determination
The right of people to decide how they should be governed
How did Germany react to the Treaty of Versailles?
They did not like ho harsh it was towards them
Why did Russia leave WW1?
They had to deal with a revolution in Russia.
What did America do with Germany after America didn't sign the Treaty of Versailles?
They made their own treaty with Germany
How did America react to the Treaty of Versailles?
They thought it was too harsh on Germany, so they didn't sign it.
What did America think about the Zimmerman Telegram?
They were enraged by it and made U.S. citizens want to join war
Do you think the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh on Germany?
This is opinion based. Make sure you can back up your answer
What did the U.S. want on the Treaty of Versailles?
To create a long lasting world peace and a treaty fair to all nations
What was the selective service act for?
To get enough men in the army for the war
What did England want on the Treaty of Versailles?
To have Reparation payments from Germany and to prevent future wars
What was the espionage act made for?
To keep Americans from spying or draft dodging or speaking out against war bonds
Define ration
To limit use; To make scarce items available to people on a limited base
What did France want on the Treaty of Versailles?
To punish Germany and regain their land
Why didn't America join the League of Nations?
We didn't want to be dragged into world conflicts
What were factory laws?
When a group of the government workers told a factory what goods to make
What was the "Miracle of the Marne"?
When allies won the "Battle of the Marne"
What were war bonds?
When someone would pay money towards the government to receive their money back with a bonus later
Compare the 14 points of Wilson and the Treaty of Versailles
Wilson: No secret treaties; Nothing on punishing Germany Versailles: Germany must pay for damage done; Germany must accept that they caused the war Both: No blockades; League of Nations created