(Serbia killed the soon - to be king of Austria - Hungary1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?*militarism*-wanted to protect empires and colonies-further national pride-tried to out do each other-by 1914 most allied national had strong, well built military-Germany attempted to build a more stronger navy the Great Britain-this caused Great Britain to ally itself with Russia and France.*alliances*-Great Britain-France-RussiaHow it formed:-germany refused to sign a peace treaty with Russia, so Russia turned to seek an alliance with France.-France around the same time was almost to war between Germany and European Central Power-France needed an alliance and seeked it with Russia-Theophile Delcasse was against German policy and hoped to become allies with GB-GB and France made peace, and GB made allies with France-GB made setting agreements with Russia-The Triple Entente was created to oppose the Triple Alliance*imperialism*-European countries wanted part of Asia and most of Africa-other places were high in demand as wellwhy?-competition for land increased and desires for greater empires increases-disagreements pushed for war-the want for colonies made rivalries stronger introducing more conflicts*nationalism*-Austria-Hungary = one main focal point of nationalistic tendencies-almost 40 nations-Austria and Hungary = main power-This caused resentment to other nationalities-resentment made nationalities want to break away from the empire.-Russia was a Slavic nation-encouraged Slavs to break away from Austria-Hungarian Empire a few times.*assassination of Archduke Franz Fernanda*-people didn't like his decisions (he was the air to the throne)-too prideful and mistrusting.-was invited to the capital of Austria, Sarajevo. Serbian group known as the Black Hands killed him while there.-though he wasn't well liked, it was an excuse for Austria to go to war with Serbia-Gavrilo Princip shot Ferdinand and Sophie.Triple Alliance:-Germany-Austria-Hungary-ItalyHow it formed:1879 Otta van Bismark (ruler of New German Empire) made a Duel-Alliance with Austria-Hungary-France made it so Italy couldn't advance forward by controlling Tunis-This Upset Italy-Italy signed a secret treaty, becoming allies with Germany and Austria-Hungary2. What were the major alliances of WWI?Alliances:Allied Powers (Entente Powers)JapanUnited StatesGreat BritainFranceRussiaItalyCzechoslovakia LegionsRomaniaGreeceMontenegroBelgiumSerbiaCentral Powers:GermanyAustria HungaryOttoman Empire (Turkey)Kingdom of Bulgaria3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?*USA Goals-Make WW1 the very last of wars-wanted to peacefully end the war-USA wanted to stop unrestricted warfare by the Germans-Wanted to make the world safe for democracy (government system where people have freedom)*Germany's Goals-Wanted GB territories in Africa-Wanted to isolate France*Austro-Hungarian's Goals-Control Serbia-Control the Ottoman Empire-Defend the border between Italy and Austria-Hungary*French Goals-Avenge previous Military defeats-Cripple German Industrial Capacity-Become the Dominate Continental Power (major power in Europe)*GB's goals-Maintain Superpower Status, they were top three wanted to be #1-Abate the German ThreatProtect France and Belgium*Italy's Goals-Take over Germany's Colonies in Africa-Divert attention from Domestic Issues*Russia's flag-Eliminate Germany-Gain control of the Bosporus4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?*Battle of Guise-Also referred to as the Battle of Guise-St. Quentin-Launched by French General Lanrezac's Fifth Army-took place on 8/29.1914 (early in the war)-France Vs. Germany - Germany won*Battle of Cambrai - 1917-German vs. UK(Britain) -stalemate-tanks were used the first time-German tank came later in the war*First Battle of Champagne, 1914-French vs. German - stalemate-French Commander-in-Chief was determined to win the war quickly-trenches extended from Nieuport to Verdun*Battle of Mulhouse, 1914-French vs. German (one of first battles) German won-started strategies of plan 17 from the French-French are really good at their battle tactics*Battle of Verdun-Germany vs. French (French = winners)-fought for land-lasted 10 months*Battle of the Liege-Belgium vs. Germany (Germans won)wanted to get through to France-first battle of war*battle of the Somme 1916-British & French won - advanced a 30 mile strip that was 7 miles deep.-British & French vs. Germans-British wanted to inflict heavy losses to the German Army.-why did so many die?.theory of attrition - you would eventually grind down your enemy and that you would have to yield..the inexperienced volunteer armies. mostly on the Germany side.*Battle of the Ypers 1914-GB, French, Belgium vs. Germany-why at Ypers? -stratigic position, -canals and rivers linked to the ocean, -height advantage of Mesen Ridge-1.7 million casualties deaths-weather made fighting difficult-first to use gas5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?-There was a lot of battles in the North Sea- Britain tried blocking Germany off from overseas trade and resources- The first battle was the Helioland Bight on August 28,1914- UK vs GermanyUK had 5 battle Cruisers8 light cruisers33 destroyers8 submarinesGermany had 6 light cruisers19 torpedo boats12 mine sweepsBattle of Coronel- November 1, 1914- UK VS GermanyBattle of Falkland Islands- Britain Vs Germany-British won6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?WW1 was a turning point in our Historyneutrality of US in war.(Woodrow Wilson - wanted the US to stay neutral. US entered April 6, 1917.)7. What were the causes for US involvement in WWI?(1) Zimmerman Note --Proposed a military alliance against the US-stated that Us was in danger of war(2) Lusitania attacked by German U-boats1 of 90 ships attacked by German U-boats8. What were the major land battles for the US in WWI?April 1917-November 1918*Battle of Cantigny - 1918-US France and Germany-North of Paris-General Robert L. Bullard-First battle of the AEF - American Expedition Force - first division (Pursing)-First US offensive and Victory for the AEF*3rd Battle of Aisne 1918-Battle of the German Spring Offensive-2 month battle-Aisne River near Paris-France Britain Us vs. Germany-German won*The Battle of Belleau Wood 1919-France, British Empire, Us vs. Germany-1,811 killed 7,966 wounded-lots of Germans killed, 1,600 captured-Allies won.-We took over Belleau wood a total of six times before Germans finally were expelled.*Battle of Le Hamel 1918-Hamel, France-Australia, US, Britain vs. German Empire-John Monash was general for Alli side-Allies won-successful to advance towards the western front*Second Battle of Marne 1918-France, Britain, Us, Italy vs. German-France; 95,000 dead/wounded. Britain:16,000 dead/wounded. Italy; 9,000 died/wounded-Allies won-last major spring German offensive*Hundred Days Offensive 1918-Amiens, France to Mon, BelgiumFrance, British, Britain, Australia, vs. German and Austria-Hungary-Allies won-Collapsed the German Empire9. What were the major military strategies for winning the war for both Allied and Central Powers?*The Schlieffen Plan (Germany)-main idea: win a two-front war by quickly defeating France in the west then turning east to fight Russia-scheduled 39 days for the fall of Paris and 42 for the capitulation of France-Had to go through Belgium to get to France (attacking France from behind)-plan failed because Germany's right flank got too far ahead and left the supplies too far behind.-slowed down by the British because the British promised to keep Belgium neutral and safe-major drawback; called for the invasion of a neutral side.*Plan 17 (French)-presented plan in 1913-began plan 17 with 5 initiatives, aka the Battle of the Frontiers-unlike the other plans, it wasn't a plan of concentration and it didn't include a fixed military-failed to accomplish the battle of Charleroi-invaded a German area with a lot of French people living in it*plan G (Russia)-Russians put together two plans - plans G & plan A (aka plan 19)-plan G was in case Germany would do an all out attack against Russia which was the opposite of what happened.*Plan A (aka plan 19) (Russia)-less drastic with it's initial sacrafice of Russian manpower-They would go to East Prussia and to Silesia and the to Central Germany-ended up failing because Germany defeated Russia at Tannenber and the First and Second Battles of Masurian Lakes.*American Expeditionary Forces-all of the American people were sent over by President Wilson-first American troops were called Doughboys-AEF didn't fight until late October 1917 and, left all their weapons behind and used French and British weapons*Plan B and Plan R (Austria-Hungary)B) outlined the requirement for 6 Austria-Hungarian armies in the feild and 3 to invade Serbia(wanted to fight Russia and Serbia)R) opted to fight Russia over Serbia instead of splitting into two parts to fight both*UK/Britain-British Expeditionary Force was going to transport-Got transported to the continent and then went the rest of the way on the Railroad to Belgium-were going in to help the French-Put blockades Germany10. What were some of the weapons of WWI?11. Describe trench warfare.12. Describe what happened on the US Home Front in WWI.13. Describe Wilson's 14 Points.14. Describe the points of the Treaty of Versailles.15. Why did the US never pass the Treaty of Versailles?16. Why did the Allied Powers win WWI?17. Describe the impact WWI had on the world.18. How did countries react to the Treaty of Versailles?
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