1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?mutual defense alliances:imperialism: extending a country's power outside of the borders taking over other countries.militarism: the principle or policy of maintaining a large military establishment. and navysAssassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: was the spark of the war. On June 28, 1914Nationalism: being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of one's country2. What were the major alliances of WWI?Great Britain,RussiaFranceUnited StatesItalyBelgium3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?Austria Hungary■control serbia- the assassination of FRanz Ferdinarnd■gain control of the ottoman empireGreat Britain■maintain themselves as a superpower and a leading country■worried about the German threat■protect France both being threatGermany■Secure/Maintain German Unification■Isolate France■Acquire Colonies- wanted to control other colonies, equal power to Great Britian, gave them a reason to build up its navyRussia■got out of the war- lost to Germany■Bulshivik RevolutionFrance■Avenge Previous Military Defeats■Cripple German Industrial Capacity■Become the Dominant Continental PowerUnited States■4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?battle of Verdum, battle of marne, battle of ypers, battle of the lys, battle of somme, battle of cainbrai5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?battle of jutland, battle of heigoland6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?we declared to be neautral ( dont take sides)7. What were the causes for US involvement in WWI?1.Luistana Boat was the number one reason why2.Zimmermann Note: was a coded telegram sent by the foreign secretary of the German Empire on January 16, 1917. In summary, Germany tried to get Mexico to declare war on the United States. Germany promised MExico that they would get the Mexican Cession back if they won. Germany wanted to keep the US out of Europe.3.Beliefs of War Hawks4.Trade with England increased5.British and American Propaganda6.Preparedness Program (1915)7.American Business8.German declaration of "unlimited submarine warfare" - ties with #18. What were the major land battles for the US in WWI?9. What were the major military strategies for winning the war for both Allied and Central Powers?10. 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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