HISTORY
STUDY GUIDE
WORLD WAR 1
History Book pages 506-531.
Look in World
1. 4 European causes of WW1- Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
2. Original name given to WW1- The war to end all wars
3. Immediate spark that caused WW1 (June 1914) and persons involvedAssassination of Francis Ferdinand. Gavrilo Princip assassinated him and the
countries that were involved was Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
4. Austria-Hungary, France, Russia, Germany, Britain entrance into the warAustria-Hungary wanted revenge on Serbia because they assassinated
Francis Ferdinand, Serbia refuses their ultimatum and Austria-Hungary
declares war on them. Russia moves their troops to the border of AustriaHungary and Germany tells them to remove their troops or they will go to
war and Russia refuses. Germany declares war on France 2 days later and
they go through Belgium and then Great Britain declares war on Germany
because they refused to adhere to Belgium’s neutral clause.
5. Central Powers of WW1- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman
Empire (controlled the Dardanelles- water way that connected the Black Sea
to the Aegean Sea which leads into the Mediterranean sea.)
6. Allied Powers of WW1- France, Britain, USA, Russia, Japan, Italy
7. 4 Reasons USA entered WW1 (May 1915---Feb 1917---Feb and March 1917)
1. Sinking of the Lusitania (British Passenger liner that killed 128 Americans)
2. Britain told stories of Atrocities (trying to tell America how many civilians
they could save if they would just join the war)
3. Zimmermann Telegram (Author Zimmermann sends a letter to the German
ambassador in Mexico letting Mexico know if they help Germany in WWI
they will receive Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.)
4. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (Germany blew up more ships with
Americans on them. It violated the freedom of the seas)
8. Blockade of the North Sea- Britain stopped German ships brining supplies to
Germany and try to starve the Germans. Germany issue a rule to U-boats to
take out any British ship carrying war supplies or food.
9. 1916 Presidential Election and major campaign issue—famous quote by
Woodrow Wilson—“He kept us out of the war” //Define neutral and why did
the USA remain neutral from June 1914 to June 1917? America was neutral
which meant they should not have been helping out in any way with the war,
but America sold weapons to both sides. This benefitted America being
neutral. They had trouble staying out of this in thought because they said that
this war violated their freedom of the seas. America feels that their rights as a
neutral nation has been violated.
10. Why did the USA not want to become involved in WW1 when it started in
June 1914. They felt that it was not their war, plus they were scared that
because their was a lot of immigrants living in America from countries that
were in war would result in bitterness amongst the people. However
majority Americans supported once the war started.
11. Define “Unrestricted Submarine Warfare” what 2 nations is the term
associated –What was an U-Boat and why Germany attacked USA ships- UBoat submarine and these were by Germany. They were able to shoot
torpedoes. America and Germany
12. When did the USA entry WW1 (m/y) and why was it important in HistoryApril 6 1917, Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany.
He stated that we were fighting this war to keep democracy safe. America
enters in the war in 1917 and this was the point that the Allies were close to
winning the war.
13. Role of propaganda during WWI- to get Americans to support the war by
buying war bonds, enlisting in the military, growing food and saving food for
the troops, conserving fuel, Women going to work which helps with women
gaining the right to vote.
14. Who When What related to the Russian Revolution October 1917- Russia
losses faith in the Czar and Duma. The protesters with the help of the military
force the Duma to dissolve and the Czar is arrested. The Bolsheviks take over
and start the communist party. Russia signs a peace treaty with Germany and
they have a civil war in Russia for the next three years.
15. How were USA soldiers chosen/selected to serve in the Military during
WW1- omit change to weapons and tactics- U-boat- Germany, Poison Gas
Germany, modern battle ship and tanks- Britain Trenches- they were
dugouts of the ground lined with barbwire. In the middle of the trench it was
known as no man’s land.
16. Impact and significance of the new weapons of WW1
17. What sacrifices did Americans make on the Home Front during WW1;
18. Purpose of the War Industries Board and it role in the USA economy and
what was the effect/impact of WW1 on the USA Economy- omit
19. What was the purpose of War Bonds WW1- to get Americans to financially
support the war
20. What sacrifices did Americans make on the “Home Front” during WW121. How did WW1 impact/effect Women and their contribution to the war effortwomen took on the role of working in the factories and showed that they
could take care of home and it leads to the 19th amendment in 1920 which
gave women the right to vote.
22. 14 Points Speech who when what and significance/impact/effect/14th PointIt was a treaty that tried to be fair to all sides. In this treaty Wilson talked
about setting up a league of nations in order to prevent any other war from
happening. Main point was to stop future wars.
23. Armistice what and when and significance – Agreement to strop fighting
24. Treaty of Versailles who what when where why (4 provisions)- signed in
1919 in the hall of mirrors. It made Germany admit guilt, they had to pay
reparations, abolish military draft, only have a military of 100,00 people, and
they could not manufacture tanks, u-boats, planes, and heavy artillery. This
was signed by the Weimar Republic and made Germany want to regain its
power and prestige. The league of nations was never part of this.
25. Isolationism what when nation and why- Isolationist wanted to be totally
withdrawn from war. They believed that they should stay out of any future
wars.
26. Impact and results of WW1 on USA and World- American economy thrived
during WWI
27. League of Nations explain, also talk about economic sanctions and mandateLeague of Nations was set up to promote international cooperation and
peace amongst all the nations of the world. Economic sanctions- refusal to
trade with opposing nations. Mandate- New nations would be run by a more
advanced government until they could govern themselves.
30. Big 4 also describe how the other nations felt about the big 4
1. USA
2. Great Britain
3. Italy
4. France
They were the only countries to be able to decide what happened.
31. Great Migration- African Americans moved from the rural south for better
economic opportunities in the north because of WWI.