Posted by 4Melissa on December 12, 2011 at 10:34am
WWI presentations1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?main reason for austria hungary- Archduke Franz Ferdinand- was killedalliances were being formed2. What were the major alliances of WWI?Triple Alliance (central powers)-Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy switched, turkeyTriple Entente (allied)-Britain, Russia, France US came later along with Italy and JapanThe Balkans-Bulgaria, Serbia3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?MinorAustria Hungary were trying to help Albania- wanted to expandAustria Hungary didn't want serbia to take them over- stop terrorist from bombing themBelgium- Wanted to keep Germany out keep there landBrazil- neutral to keep trade open but was forced into it German kept stopping their tradeBulgaria- balkan gotten land taken from them wanted landChina- got involed to free them from treaties and put in effect Wilson's 14 pointsCosta Rica- recongitionCuba- didn't like submarine warfare sinking peoples shipsMajorRussia-to eliminate Germany as a competitor in the was wanted to be known a military power toGermany- started the war mobilization- military prepared for war they wantd to secure and maintain German unificationFrance-they wanted to avenge military defeats and weaken Germany's economyBritain- goal to be number one super power and to protet Belgium and FranceAmerica- Germans unrestricted submarine war fare affected our trading4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?Battle of Mons- with france against germany in FranceBattle of tanneberg- Russia against Germany Russia lostBattle of Marne- French and British against germansBattle of Verdun- french and germanyBattleof ypres5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?Battle of jutland- over north seaBattle of Dogger Bank- over north seabattle of heligoland- over north seaBattle of coronel germans and bristish near chileBattle of Falkland islands- british and germans south atlantic6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?*We declared nutrality7. What were the causes for US involvement in WWI?*Zimmermann's note-letter sent by Aurther Aimmerman to the US, ment to go to Mexico. British intercepted in & decoded it. Germany tried to get Mexico to attack us. Germany promised Mexico that they wold get the Mexican Cession back if they won. Germany wanted to keep the US out of Europe.*Germany sinking British & French ships and killing Americans-Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.*Germany made a pledge-said Germany would stop sinking ships (worked for about a year)*American business.8. What were the major land battles for the US in WWI?*Battle of Saint Mihiel-American and French vs. Germany. 12-16 of Sept. 1918. Americans had better weapons, air battle, americans commanded by General John J. Pershing. Americans had 2 tank battalions, 144 french built Ft-17 tanks, 100 day offensive, American held sector. Allies won.*2nd Battle of the Marne-july 15-august 5 1918, American & French & British vs. German. Allies won*Battle of Meuse-Sept. 26-nov. 11 1918, bloodiest battle, allies vs. Germany, went to end of war. Allies won9. What were the major military strategies for winning the war for both Allied and Central Powers?**Allies: Triple Entente-British, France, Russia, smaller countries Japan Serbia, Greece, & RomaniaFrench Plan-was to attack an area right by the france german borderRussia Plan 1-thought germany would invade them first, and they were going to let them push them back. Willing to put up small resistance & then push/fight back(did it in WW2)Russia Plan 2-invade germany with 70% of troops.**Enemies:Central powers-Germany, Austria-Hungary,&the Ottoman Empire*Alfred von Schlieffen-came up with the Schlieffen Plan-made to counter a joint attack made on France*Schlieffen Plan-involved 90% of Germanies armies. French forts bordered Germany, quick route through Holland, Belgium& Luxembourg, plan was modified so that the route didn't go through Holland, august 2nd operation set into action. Held up by belgium armyPaul von HIndenburg-promoted general in 1903, promoted to field marshal, 1925 made President of Germany(beat Hitler)Hindenburg Line-vast system of defenses in Northern France made by the Germans, winter(1916-1917) deep trenches(wide), barbed wire, tunnels & command posts, concrete bunkers, concrete machine gun positions, most forgotten after 80 years(along western front)10. What were some of the weapons of WWI?Machine guns, Gas, Tanks- went 4 mph, Trench knife, Grenades- Dynamite, Jam tin, Rifle grenade, Mk1. Air Planes-First war with airplanes. Bombed with airplanes. Machine guns in airplanes. U-boats for the Germans. Rockets- weren't common11. Describe trench warfare.It is a form of fighting in lines in trenches that were dug out so they were more protective. Machine guns was the weapon of choice. Sandbags used if they needed to be deeper. !@ feet deep. zigzagging. Miles on them in Europe. Disadvantages-Insects, Rodents, FLooding, Trench foot (where the foot would rot in the water) trapped gas. They were easy to defend, and protection from gernades. No man's land had barb wire infront of the front line. Deeper=Better. Wore helmets and gas masks.12. Describe what happened on the US Home Front in WWI.the us, more jobs less uneployment, women big workers during world wars factories,food administration- herbert hoover head, make sure we had enough food, set up conservation of food, plant victory gardens, don't waste food,commitee of public info- orginization set up to do propaganda, give info to the people public info to the peoplewar production board- make as much as possibly could necessities13. Describe Wilson's 14 Points.why they came about causes for ww1plan to end the war change for all countries1. an end to secret treaties no more treaties or agreements among countries- no one knows thats the bad part lead to war can't really stop the secret treaties2. Freedom of the seas- free navigation of the seas3. Free trade for all countries lower or abolish tariffs encourage free trade4. Reduction of armament- weapons and equipment reduce or lower weapons cincerned with domestic safety5. End to colonial claims- all decisions regarding the colonies should be equal and fair6. Self determination for russia- evacuate German troops determine form of government russia signed treaty with germany7. Restoration of Belgium- evacuate german troops from belgium independent before the war8. all french territories should be free- territories should be freed given back to france9. a re adjust,eamt of the frontiers of italy should be affected along clrearly reconizable lines of nationality10. The people of austria hungary should be safe guarded and assured to the freest oppurtunity to different ethnic groups11. Romania, serbia , montenegro should be evacuated and restored12. turkish people cgoverned by the turkish government, cardanelles should be opened for free passage of ships13. Poland would be given their independence14. a general association of nations or league of nations- peacekeeper group all countries peace14. 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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