Studied by 11 peoplewhat caused alliances to form?
distrust between nations
Triple Alliance (Central Powers)
Germany, Austria-Hungary,Italy (later leaves alliance) Ottomon Empire joins
Triple Entente (Allies)
Britain, France, Russia, later US
What increased tension between European nations?
Rivalries and increasing power, caused them to increase their military power Came with the rise of militarism
What continued to divide European states?
increased nationalism
What caused the "power keg" to ignite?
the assassination of Archduke Francis
What caused Austria to go to war with Serbia
the assassination of Archduke Francis
What countries joined Serbia to fight Germany and Austria?
Russia and France
Who did Britain declare war on?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
What happened when Germany went through Belgium?
They where resisted, but still got through
What caused Germany's army to spread out?
Russia mobilizing its forces
Who won the Battle of Mame?
France and Britain, they pushed Germany back
What where the effects of poisin gas?
It blinded and chokes victims causing burns and blisters
What where tanks made for?
To get across "no mans land" (not very successful)
What was the use of Zeppelins?
Used by both sides to bomb and fight each other with machine guns
What was the use of U-boats?
To sink Ally merchant ships
Which side did Bulgaria join?
The central powers
Which side did Romania join?
Joined Allies, but crushed by Central powers
Who did Italy declare war on?
Austria-Hungary and Germany
What would have been the effect if the Ottoman Empire joined the Allies?
The Central Powers would be surrounded
Who cut off supply lines to Russia?
Turkey
Why where Armenians treated unfairly by Turks?
A group of them helped Russia
Who did Britain send to support the Arab revolt in Ottoman Empire?
T. E. Lawrence
Who where people in the colonies recruited to fight for?
European Countries
Total War
A war that involves the complete mobilization of resources and people, affecting the lives of all citizens in the warring countries, even those remote from the battlefields.
What did more countries start doing after the war had been going on?
Having "The Draft" Forced Labor Raising Taxes Rationed Food Set Prices Banned Strikes
Why did Britain block the N Sea?
To stop supplies from getting to Germany (defied a national law)
Propaganda used
Controlling the public opinion No discouraging news Defamed the other side
What was the role of women?
Taking over men's jobs (to keep up economy) Aided war efforts Manufacturing Became army nurses
What was the effect of propaganda not working?
Morale Collapses
What was the effect of war fatigue?
People wanted peace They where mad at the leaders for causing so much death
What was the effect of riots in Russia?
A revolution that got rid of their monarchy
What was the effect of Russia pulling out of the war?
Germany could focus on the western front
How did Germany respond to US alliance with allies?
They tried to get Mexican Support
When did the US join the war?
April 1917
How did President Wilson try and make peace?
Made a list of 14 points to resolve war, encouraged people to choose their form of government
How did Germany attempt one last effort before US troops arrived?
An attack that pushed the Allies 40 miles back
What ended the war?
an armistice (Nov 11 1918)
What occurred shortly after the war?
20 mil died from influenza pandemic
Finances after the war
Building destroyed Pay off war debts Allies wanted reparations
What governments collapsed?
Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What happened at the peace conference?
Allies met to discus the fate of Europe
What was the point of the 14 Points?
Peace with out victory
Main peace conference representatives?
Pres. Wilson (14 points) David Lloyd (Britain for hero's) Gorges Clemenceau (Weaken Germany)
Problems of the Peace Conference?
Not everyone could be satisfied
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment. (Lead to another war later)
What countries where made?
Poland Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Yugoslavia (dominated by Serbia)
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