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Origins of WWI Origins of WWI (cont)

What was Assass​ination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his Self- The idea that peoples with the same ethnic origins, language,
the catalyst Wife. d​ete​rmi​n and political ideals has the right to form sovereign states.
of the war? ation

When was June 28th 1914. In Sarajevo, Bosnia So who Leaders of The Austri​an-​Hungary Empire used the
the went to assign​ation as a reason to go to war with Serbia because
Archduke war first? Serbia was blamed for the assign​ation.
Murdered?
So how Before going to war the Austri​an-​Hungary Empire consulted
Why was his He was the heir to the thrown of the Austri​a-H​ung​arian did with Germany. They did not say they were going to war
murder Empire Germany exactly but they made it very clear. They were asking if
signif​icant? get Germany would back them if the war got out of hand. They

Who was he Gavirlo Prinship. He was a Serbian nation​alist and a pulled essent​ially gave them a "​blanque cheque​".They were
into the members of a Dual Alliance. Germany thought that even if
murdered Bonian nation​alist.
by? war? they did go to war they could handle it and it would be quick

So why did He killed him because he wanted to send the message Triple An alliance between Germany, Austri​a-H​ungary, and Italy

he kill the that "we stop at nothing to get our freedo​m" He did not Alliance
or
Arch duke? think that it would start a world war.
Central
What was it was a secret society of death. Although everyone knew,
Powers
the "​black it was like a terrorist group
hand"? The An alliance between the British, France and Russia
Allies or
Who was the They were against the Austri​an-​Hungary Empire
the Triple
back hand
Entente
against?
Why did in 1904-1905 Russia lost a war to Japan. They faced some
What were The kingdom of Serbia's commitment to expand to create
Russia diplomatic defeated and Russia wanted to support Siberia.
the a "​Greater Serbia​". The Austri​an-​Hungary Empire
join the they were not allies but they were like little siblings to him. As
Fundam​ental determ​ination to preserve itself. Germany's desire to avoid
war? soon as Russia joined the war Germany declared war on
Causes of isolation and to achieve "​world power". Russia's concern
Russia
the first for its intern​ational reputa​tion. Great Britain's commitment
world war to preserve the European balance of power.
according to
Dr. Dehart?

According to nation​alist fever spread throughout Europe. causes people

the book to believe that everyone deserved to create a new nation.
what was a
major cause
of world war
1?

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Origins of WWI (cont) Origins of WWI (cont)

What year did July 28th, 1914 Who did the U.S. declare Germany
Austri​a- war on in 1915?
H​ungry
Why did everyone think it Because history repeats itself and all
declare war
would be a short war? previous wars were pretty short.
on Serbia?
How many casual​ties? 37.5 million
What year did July 30th, 1914
how many deaths? 8-10 million
Russia order
general
mobili​zation? WWI the entry of the U.S. and its impact

Germany August 1st. 1914 What was On the Western and Southern front reflected techno​logical
declared war the develo​pments. However many countries knew that if the
on Russia? stalemate? U.S. came into war the stalemate would break.

What was The Schiefflen plan. As soon was Germany went to war New Rules Both air attacks and Naval blockades. military leaders on
Germany's with anyone they would declare war on France to keep of both sides used blockades to eny food and whole
war plan? France from attacking them. Engage​men popula​tions

What year did August 3rd 1914 t?

Germany British On the coast of Germany. It prevented any ships from

declare war Naval reaching the German coast. This was Economic warfare.
on France? Blockade The German announced the island around Britain were war

Why did They wanted to preserve the balance of power. They had zones and they would be sinking any ships that came

Great Britain no commitment but they joined anyway. through.

join the war? German warfare that the germans engaged in after the British naval

Why didn't Italy argued that they were an exclus​ively defensive but Unrest​ricte blockade. They bombed any ship that sailed within a

Italy enter the their allies were the aggressors in the war therefore they d warfare certain area.

war when its didn't have to. In He promised he would not enter the war.
allies went to November
war? 1916

Italy entered Italy entered the war by selling themselves the highest Wilson won

the war in bidders. They wanted land and whoever promised them reelection

may 1915 the land they wanted they would fight for them. Italy because..

with who? wanted the land that Austri​a-H​ungary owned When did 1917 he asked congress to engage in the war against
Wilson Germany
How did the because European countries owned territ​ories in other
decide to
fighting countries fighting broke out in there.
spread? enter the
war?
How much Grew to be about 180 billion
did the war
cost?

August 23rd Germany

1914 Japan
declared war
on?

What was the Neutrality but they abounded it in April 1917

U.S opinion in
the
beginning?

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WWI the entry of the U.S. and its impact (cont) WWI the entry of the U.S. and its impact (cont)

Wilson knew that There was Americans on some ships that has to pass February The U.S. broke agreement with Germany when American
the unrest​ricted through the area that was unrest​ricted submarine 3rd, 1917 ships were attacked (3 in the same day). This was the
warfare could warfare deciding factor for Wilson
potent​ially harm
Mexico Germany asked Mexico for an alliance with the
Americans
Zimmerman Telegram (note), January 19 1917. Author
because why?
Zimmerman sent a telegram to Mexico that said if we go to
Why did He thought that it was a violation of Intern​ational law. war with America will you (mexico) declare war on the U.S.
unrest​ricted Because natural and passenger ships could not be Germany promised Mexico money and territory.
submarine attacked, there had to be a waring before you
What the telegram was interc​epted by the British and they
warfare piss engaged in war, also the attacker had to save any
happened decoded it and sent it to America.
Wilson off? survivors.
to the
Wilson warned if any Americans were harmed or in danger the U.S. Telegram?
that... would engage in war. Why did the Because the British and the French were in a stalemate
Lusitania was a ship a british civilian passenger ship that has British want and knew that if America could enter the war then the
Americans on it. The Germans attacked it in May 1915 America to stalemate would be broke.
1200 passengers died. However passenger liners enter the
could not carry weapons but the Lusitania did because war?
they were trying to smuggle weapons to the British. What did Germany knew that they had to win the war before
What happened Germany started playing by the rules. By stating that Germany America entered the war.
after that? they would follow intern​ational laws think about

So why did Wilson thought that the Germans would just go back this?

Wilson wait to to playing by the rules but in 1917 they started sinking What were European govern​ments carried their animos​ities into their
attack the everything within the water again. January 31 Berlin the 3 colonies, second Europe's human reserves were not
Germans? announced this. reasons the enough to satisfy the appetite of war Millions of Africans
war was a and Asians were drawn into the war, Global signif​icance
Global war because of the Entrance into the war of Japan, the
according Ottoman empire and the United States
to the
book?

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The End of WWI Paris Peace conference The End of WWI Paris Peace conference (cont)

November 11 Germans signed a Armist, a seize fire. What was Was the World War to be the end of all wars and to
1918 Wilson's establish a League of Nations (to prevent future wars). He
chief goal? was also going to be generous to the Germans.
Who was the Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
losers of the What was He wanted a harsh peace settlement for the Germans, but
war? Great he then changed but stuck with his original plan because if

What They collapsed. Britain he didn't then he would lose his job.

happened to intent​ions?

the Austri​a- What was Clemenceau wanted a harsh peace settlement because he
H​ungary and France's did not want the Germans to be able to invade France
the Ottoman intent​ions? again, at least for a very very long time.
empire?
How many 5 one for each defeated country. But each treaty was the
Why couldn't They did not intend for it to happen this way they were peace similar, Terttitory clauses, Military clauses, Repore​tions
the losers going to have 2 meetings on with only the visitors and treaties (payment methods), War guilt clause, and the section titled
look at the then one with the losers. But it took to long for the victors were there league of nations.
treaty until to come up with a treaty that they didn't have time to total?
after it was meet wight he losers. Treaty of Germany
written? Versailles
Why was They left the world war because it was in a series of
Treaty of Between the Allied powers and the Republic of Austria
Russia revolu​tions. Europe saw this a betrayal.
Saint-​Ger​m
excluded from
ai​n-e​n-Laye
the meetings
Treaty of Bulgaria and the Allied Powers
all together?
Neuill​y-
Who was the Prime minister David Lloyd George
s​ur-​Seine
repres​ent​ative
The treaty Ottoman Empire
for Great
of Sevres
Britain?
treaty of Hungary and the Allied powers
Who was the Prime minister Vittorio Orlando
Trianon
repres​ent​ative
for Italy? The losers were not allowed to look at the treaty until after it was written.

Who was the Prime minister George Clemenceau

repres​ent​ative
for France?

Why did they They all had a different agenda when they went to this
clash so peace meeting.
much?

What was To get the terra toy that Italy was promised. However he
Vittorio left pissed off because he didn't get all the land that Italy
Orlando's was promised he only got some.
intention?

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