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Posted by 1abby on October 30, 2013 at 12:00pm

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Intro Notes 

it was known as The Great War. It was a true world war even colonies were in the war. It was nicknamed the war to end all wars. It was from 1914 -1918. 

  1. Causes of the war-Abby

    1. this is my topic study your own stuff!!!! 

  2. Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination-Tifani

    1. use your powerpoint to help study 

  3. Declarations of war-Katherine

    1. The central powers in ww1 were Germany  Austria Hungary, bulgaria, and turkey. The Allies consisteed of France, italy, russia, britain, and other comonwealth countries and the US. The allies grew from the triple entente, france, britain, russia. There also was the triple alliances, formed with germany, austria-hungary, and italy. Mast of the alliances have been built up since 1882. The war began with austria-hungary declaring war with serbia on July 28th, 1914. They started war with serbia because a serbian nationalist killed the archduke of AH on june 28th 1914. August 1st 1914- germany declares war on russia. Germany was honoring the alliance that they started with AH and serbia. August 3rd 1914- germany declares war on france. Aug. 4th 1914 britain declares war on germany. Aug. 6- austria declares war on russian. Aug. 23 japan declares war on Germany  Aug. 6&7 1917- us declares war on germany and AH. 

  4. War Plans-Megan

    1. study powerpoint 
      1. schlieffen plan was a german plan! A war plan is how they are gonna fight war. Plan 17 was Frances plan. They were to fight germany. 
  5. Austro-German-Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia-Zach 
    1. the austro-german-Bulgarian invasion of serbia. 
      1. July 1914- November 1918
      2. The austro-bulgarianas invaded serbia. 
      3. started by the assassination 
      4. austria sent a set or 10 demands to serbia, and attacked when serbian government only accepted 8. 
      5. Serbian civilian were being killed by austria-bulgaria and wells in serbia were poisoned. 

  6. America Questions Neutrality-Sara 

    1. PowerPoint. 

  7. Sinking of the Lusitania-Austin

    1. germans new warfare - used submarines to attack ships. Was able to go unspotted cause ships didnt have the technology yet. RMS Lusitania, british ocean liner that transported people and goods. What painted dark grey to avoid ? The reasons to Sink the Lusitania, had declared an unrestricted war on great britain. Any boat,civilian, etc. was a target to the germans.  Casualities - 1,198 total. 761 survivors. 

  8. Causes of US joining war-Evan

    1. start of the war. President Wilson wanted to be neutral  Zimmerman Note= British got telegram from German foreign minister Arthur Zimmerman. Nye Committee
  9. US Mobilizing for the War-Colin D.

     we joined the war April 6 1917.   We didn't actual fight till 1918. We added 5 dreadnoughts to the Allied navy. We would take our army put the on the dreadnoughts take them to France ans unload them. It was good use for transportation, tanning, and just getting ready.

             Preparedness movement- this was designed to strengthen our navy. People did think our navy were strong enough and that's what started this. 


  10. Propaganda-Will/Marcus

    1. propaganda use it for military and enlisting soldiers. The pictures with short messages. propaganda is pictures of music that they use to try to swade peoples opinions. a propaganda goal is to make people like the countries that their country likes. propaganda uses simplicity and it appeals to your emotions, also uses imagery. They use it to get people to join the military and to invest in war bonds. (War bonds and taxes are the way we paid for the war)  
  11. Weapons-Shea
    1. there were many weapons in the war. 
      1. rifles - mostly used by soldiers. Rifles are longer shooting distance. 
      2. machine guns- took 4-6 men on it. 
        1. you couldn't be in the trench to shoot it you had to be up on flat surface.
      3. germans used blimps. Tanks were first introduced in the battle of somme. tanks took a 3 man team, and traveled at 3mph. they could not cross over a trench. Planes first start being used as weapons in the war. armed with machine guns, bombs, and cannons. Also they used submarines and ships. Germany started using flame throwers. They also used grenades and rifle grenades. 
  12. Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary, ignores treaty agreements. Major battles before US-Rob
    1. The battle of somme lasted 4 months. The battle of verdun- the longest in world war 1. Battle of Ypres - german troops fought british. Christmas treaty was for evryone to celebrate christmas and not fight the french british and germans did this! 

  13. Major Battles-Kat

    1. The 3rd battle of ypres or battle of passchendele- july 31st to November 6th 1917. This does not have to US in it. Battle of Capooretto - October 24th to November 12th 1917. Austria - Hungary  German and Italy. Austria and germans won this battle. Hundred days offensive  aug. 8th to november 11th in 1918. France, british, and alleles VS austira-hungary and germans. It lasted roughly 100 days. It ended the war on November 11th. THe battle of cantigny on May 28th in 1918 it was us and france and germany. Us and france won. Meuse- argonne offensive was part of the 100 days offensive to. It was Us and france against the germans. Allied Victory. OFFENSIVE- being aggresive and going head on. 

  14. Gas Usage-Conner

    1. Gas was mostly used to injure and kill. It was meet to injure a lot so they couldnt fit. You couldnt see it coming, it was a good weapon. HITLER! Tear gas, mustard gas, phosgene, chlorine. 

  15. Russian Government Overthrown by Bolsheviks-Josh

    1. October Revolution
      1. russia leaves ww1 - treaty for brest-litvosk
      2. ended russian participation
      3. Signed march 3rd in 1918 by russia and central powers
      4. russia lost
        1. baltic states - germany
        2. ukranian independence
        3. 6 billion  german gold mark in reparations. 
      5. It led to russian civil war which was 1917 - 1922
    2. Bolshivek were communist 
  16. LEMMONEN 

  17. Homefront-Zach/Jake

    1. homefront is where people at home help the war from there house. rations due to German u boats
    2.  women in factories taking on the roles of men
    3. propaganda posters caught the eyes of young men looking to serve their country. 
    4. civilians are targeted the first time in war by german bombing run and air raids
    5.  african american were able to get jons also and serve a part of the war by working in factories and enlistings. US didn't get bombed in the war. 
    6. DORA-defence of realm act

  18. November 1918- Germany signs armistice-Caleb

    1. German revaluation took place october 28-30 1918. It was called sailors revolt. It spread across country rapidly and by Nov. 9th germany proclaimed new republic. 
    2. Armistice signed, Nov. 11 1918 took effect at 11 am Paris time. It was 11 hour, 11 day, 11 month. It was signed marshal ferdinad foch;s train car. It ended fighting but not the war. 

  19. President Wilson’s 14 points speech/four principles-Cade

    1. Points are 
      1. reliance on open democracy rather than secret agreements
      2. freedom of the seas
      3. free trade
      4. reduce the military force and weapons. 
      5. readjust the colonies fairly. 
      6. the allowance of russia to self-demonstrate-when you choose where your government is  its own government
      7. respect for Belgium's integrity. 
      8. restoration of french territory
      9. Italy receives territory based upon ethnicity 
      10. austira-hungary receives fair development opportunities
      11. independence for the Balkan states
      12. self determination for the people of the ottoman empire and free passage through the Dardanelles
      13. independence for Portland
      14. the formation of a league of nations to guarantee independence for all countries, big and small - formation of postwar world body
    2. Conclusion
      1. german military limitations 
      2. concern of peace
        1. damage to conquered territories vs. germany
      3. Treaty of Versailles
        1. different agreement
        2. punishes Germany
        3. angered Germans.

  20. End of war/Treaty of Versailles-Nick H

  21. treaty that officially ended world war 1. with germany.
    1. Versailles is a place by Paris in france. 
    1. The paris peace conference - the meeting that set up the treaty 30 countries were there plus the big 4.(GB, US, Italy, Germany) the conference were they draft the treaty to end the war. 1919.
    2. Territorial- the land germany lost.  to france, belguim, denmark, Czechoslovakia. 
    3. Military-  germanys army could have no more than 100,00 people, no tanks, no air force, no submarines. 
    4. Financial- they had to pay war payments 33 billion dollars germany had to pay. the land they loss had lots of resources and factories. 
    5. General- Germany had to admit full responsibility for starting war
    6. Germany lost land, no more military, had to pay lots of money, had to say it was there fault for starting the war. and the League of nations. - 5 members (GB, france, Italy, US, and japan) they submit disputes, and they arbitrate and settle. US never joined the league of nations and we didnt sign the treaty of Versailles. 
        1. trenches - trenches are like ditches. You normally had 3 trenches. 
          1. SERBIA STARTED THE WAR!
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