World War 1 took place from 1914 to 1918. It started with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in 1914. This sparked a chain reaction of countries declaring war on each other due to existing alliances that pulled most European powers into the war. The US initially remained neutral but entered the war in 1917 after Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted. The war ended with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed punitive terms on Germany.

1. World War 1 - Review Test Thursday 12/16

2. When did WW1 take place? 1914 - 1918

3. Why? The Great War The War to End All Wars The First World War World War 1

4. Primary Source Eyewitness NOT Textbook Encyclopedia Biography, Novel, etc. YES Diary entry, letter, photograph

5. Which of the following is a primary source on WW1 Historical fiction novel Biography of Woodrow Wilson Textbook description of trench warfare Letter from a soldier fighting in the trenches Encyclopedia article about causes of WW1

6. Yellow Journalism Exaggerated news stories Influence public opinion Led to Spanish-American War

7. M.A.I.N. causes of WW1 Europe – powder keg. M.A.I.N. M. = Militarism A. = Alliances I. = Imperialism N. = Nationalism

8. Militarism The policy of building up a strong military force to prepare for war.

9. Alliances When countries/governments team up and work together. Usually for protection against common enemies.

10. Imperialism The policy by which one country takes control of the economic and political affairs of another country or region.

11. Nationalism Pride in or devotion to one’s country.

12. WW1 = The Spark Immediate cause of the war. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary shot and killed by a Serbian.

13. Chain Reaction Austria Hungary -> Serbia Russia -> Austria Hungary Germany -> Russia France -> Germany Germany -> France (through Belg) Great Britain -> Germany

14. Why did US get involved? The SPARK Zimmerman Telegram Germany tells Mexico to invade US if we get involved Germany tells Mexico to get help from Japan Underlying cause Submarine attacks by Germany

15. Trench Warfare Type of fighting during WW1 in which both sides dug trenches protected by barbed wire and land mines.

16. No Man’s Land The stretch of land between the trenches.

17. New technology Planes Zeppelins Poison Gas Machine Guns Barbed wire Tanks

18. Treaty of Versailles War ended -11 th hour, 11 th day, 11 th month Germany gets blame Germany loses land Germany – no military Germany – no alliances Germany – pay damages

19. 14 Points Woodrow Wilson’s plan for after the war. Main purpose – prevent future wars. Included the creation of the League of Nations

20. League of Nations Plan to meet and settle disputes before a war starts. Problems: No way to enforce the league’s decisions The US never joined Congress refused.

21. Put in correct order Germany sinks Lusitania War ends Archduke Ferdinand assassinated Treaty of Versailles World War 1 starts Zimmerman Telegram US gets involved Archduke assassinated World War 1 begins Lusitania sunk Zimmerman Telegram US gets involved War ends Treaty of Versailles