WWI
What was trench warfare?
A long narrow ditch that soldiers can walk from place to place. Trenches can also protect soldiers from being visible in the war.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A message from the German foreign secretary given to the Mexican people telling them to join the war and if they did the German would help them get back the west part of the US.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace settlement signed after WWI between Germany and the Allies.
What is Alliances?
An agreement made between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed.
What is communism?
Communism is a type of government as well as an economic system. When everyones money that they earned is distributed evenly.
Events that led to the start of Communism in the Soviet Union?
Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War, Bloody Sunday, and Misfortunes in WWI.
How did the Bolshevik Revolution affect Russia's participation during WWI?
February/March Revolution established a government led by Alexander Kerensky. They continued the unpopular Russian involvement in WWI. Vladimir Lenin led the Bolsheviks. Peace was brought about with the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk which ended Russia's involvement in WWI. For land and bread, he divided the farms and factories among the people.
What was the promise made by the group after the 1st wave of the revolution fizzled out?
February/March Revolution established a government led by Alexander Kerensky. They continued the unpopular Russian involvement in WWI. Vladimir Lenin led the Bolsheviks. Peace was brought about with the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk which ended Russia's involvement in WWI. For land and bread, he divided the farms and factories among the people.
Some new inventions?
Flame Throwers, Steel Helmets, Tanks, Feet's of Fighting Aircraft, and Chemical Warfare.
Short term effects of The Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to accept guilt for starting the war, was forced to pay allies reparations, lost land, and had to reduce the size disputes between countries before military conflicts.
What countries were part of the Central Power alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungry, and Ottoman Empire.
Long term effects for The treaty of Versailles?
Laid the groundwork for distrust between Germany and other nations that ultimately led to WWI.
Main causes of WWI?
Militarism, alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
Why did the League of Nations fail?
Nobody respected their decisions.
What countries were part of the Triple Entente Alliance?
Russia, France, and Britain
What brought the US into the war?
The Zimmerman Telegram
What is Militarism?
The army and military forces are given a high profile by the government.
What was the spark that started WWI?
The assassination of Austria- Hungry, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot to death by Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia on June 28, 1914.
Purpose of League Of Nations?
To make peace throughout the world, and try to get nations settle disputes diplomatically with negotiators instead of militarism.
The two major alliances?
Triple Entente and Central Powers
What countries were not part of the league of nations so they could ignore sanctions?
US, Germany, and Russia
What is Imperialism?
When a country takes over new lands or countries and make them subject to their rule.
What makes communism appealing?
appealing because individual people do not own land, factories, or machinery.
What is Nationalism?
being a strong supporter of the rights and intrests of ones country
What was the US stance before the war?
involved President Woodrow Wilson