Ch. 29 World history – Flashcards
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what were the 3 forces at work in Europe that helped set the stage for war?
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-nationalism -imperialism -militarism
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Who were the members of the triple alliance? The triple entente?
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Triple alliance: Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy Triple entente: Britain, France, Russia
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What single event set in motion the start of World War I?
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The assassination of the heir of the Austrian-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife, sophie
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Which of the forces at work in Europe played the greatest ole in helping to prompt the outbreak of war?
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Imperialism, because it intensified the competition among nations
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Was the description of the Balkans as the "powder keg" of Europe justified?
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Yes, because of the hostility and conflict among its many ethnic groups
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Do you think World War I was avoidable?
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Yes, because the only counties that should have been involved were Austria-Hungary and Serbia,but because of all the Alliances the other countries blew the war out of per portion
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Which countries compromised the central powers? Which countries compromised the allies?
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Central: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Allies: Britain, France, Russia, and Italy, U.S
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What were the characteristic of trench warfare?
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Characterized by miles of parallel tranches that had opposing soldiers that would battle. Living conditions were brutal; if people didn't die of enemy fire they would die of malnutrition
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What factors contributed to Russia's war difficulties?
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They had yet to become industrialized, which made it difficult for Russia to support their troops with food and weapons
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How was war on the western and eastern front different? The same?
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Differences: e. Front was more mobile W. Front used more trench warfare Similarities: many people died Technology creased the number of causalities
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Why did the schlieffen plan ultimately collapse?
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It took a lot more time to conquer the west
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Why might it be fair to say that neither side won the battles of the some or Verdun?
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Verdun- British attacked Germans but each side lost ore than 300,00 men. Some- the first day lost more than 20,000 British soldiers were killed and by the end of it, each side suffered 1/2 million causalities.
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What factors helped prompt the United States to join the war for the allies?
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-unrestricted submarine warfare on U.S civilian ships -ties to Britain -the Zimmerman telegram in which Germany tried to ally with Mexico
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What role did women play in the war?
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-replaced men in the factories, offices, and shops -built tanks and munitions
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What was the significance of the second battle of Marne?
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It caused the central powers to collapse. With the arrival of 2 million more American troops, the allied forces began to advance steadily toward Germany. The war would soon be over
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In what ways was World War I truly a global conflict?
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-many goods were were in short supply -everyone was involved -nearly every abled-civilian was put to work
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Do you think governments are justified in censoring war news?
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No, all news should be known to expel how it is really happening, instead of hiding the trutch
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Which of the non-European countries had the greatest impact on the war effort?
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America had the greatest effort, because it gave the allies enough soldiers to be able to defeat Germany.
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What was the goal of Woodrow wilson's fourteen points?
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Wilson wanted to create a world where war was not the answer to disputes of rivalries.
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What was the 'war guilt" clause in the treaty of Versailles?
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required Germany had to admit full responsibility for starting the war
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Why did the United States reject the treaty of Versailles?
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mainly because of Article X of the Treaty, which required members of the League of Nations to come to the aid of other nations in the League when they were attacked.
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Were the Versailles treaties fair?
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The terms were somewhat harsh, but not out of the ordinary for that time period. In 1871, Germany had forced France to accept similar terms
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Why might the European allies have been more interested in punishing Germany than in creating a lasting peace?
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As the Allies began discussions of the peace treaty it became increasingly obvious the allies were seeking revenge against Germany
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Was the United States right to reject the treaty of Versailles?
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The U.S. was right to reject the treaty. Its terms were too harsh towards the Germans, and it made them spiteful.
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How did nationalism, imperialism, and militarism help set the stage for world war 1?
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Nationalism helped fuel World War 1 by making citizens feel willing to fight and die for their country; imperialism helped fuel the War because the involved nations were already involved in territorial negotiations due to imperialistic expansion; and militarism contributed to the war because the involved nation's armies were built up and ready to fight.
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Why was the Balkans known as "the powder keg of Europe"?
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because the area saw a number of smaller events that eventually set off much larger ones, leading to World War I.
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Why was the first battle of the Marne considered so significant
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Because, before the battle, Germans were very close to Paris (Its outskirt) and if the Germans were able to enter Paris, all of the France were collapsed.
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Where was the western front and the eastern front
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Eastern Front was the battle line between Germany and the USSR. western front was the battle line between Germany and the British+Americans
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What were the characteristics of trench warfare?
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The trenches swarmed with rats and the mud was always present, which made the people get sick with Trechfoo
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What was the purpose of the Gallipoli campaign?
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To defeat Turkey, weaken Germany and to support Russia
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In what ways was World war 1 a total war?
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because all of the population of the main nations involved were called into service in one way or another.
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What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
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to ensure that war never broke out again.
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What was the mandate system, and why did it leave many groups feeling betrayed?
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Allies governance of former colonies and territories who wanted independence and viewed the mandate as continued colonism
