WWI Essay Questions
Countries teamed up to form alliances. Allied Powers/Triple Entente (Russia, Great Britain, France) and Central Powers/Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy)
How are Alliances a cause of World War I?
Rioting, Strikes because wages
How is Internal Dissent a cause of World War I?
Military draft/conscription and militaries grow
How is Militarism a cause of World War I?
Countries want own states, competition
How is nationalism and Imperialism a cause of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Internal Dissent, Nationalism/Imperialism
What are the main causes of World War I?
June 28, 1914 Archduke Ferdinand assassinated by Black Hand who wanted Bosnia to be free from Austria-Hungary. July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and Czar Nicholas II ordered partial mobilization on Austria-Hungary. August 1, 1914 Germany declares war on Russia.
What are three events in summer of 1914?
A war that involved the complete mobilization of people and resources, affecting the lives of all citizens in the warring countries, even those remote from the battlefield. Masses of men had to be organized and supplies had to be manufactured and purchased for years of combat, which led to measures that affected the lives of all citizens in the warring countries
What is total warfare and why did WWI require it?
Final peace settlement with Germany
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Declared Germany and Austria were responsible for war, and ordered that Germany pay reparations. Germany had to reduce its army, cut back its navy, and eliminate air force. Map of Europe redrawn and land given back to owners
What were some of the results of the treaty with European nations?
November 6, 1917 seized Winter Palace, which was head of provisional government. December 20, 1917 Cheka formed Red Terror. 1921 Communists have complete control in Russia
What were the steps Communists took to dominate Russia?
