1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?
Militarism (arms race), Imperialism, Nationalism, System of Alliances, and Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand-official started war called the "spark that started the war"
Terrorist group in Serbia called Black Hand killed him
Military Alliances
2. What were the major alliances of WWI?
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungry, Bulgaria, and Turkey
Allied Powers: Russia , France, Great Britain, United States, Italy, and Japan
3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?
Germany- Wanted to become a European and world power, Bring all people of German decesent together, remove France as a competitor.
Austria-Hungary: Take control of Siberia, Protect the border between them and Itlay, and angry because Franz Ferdinand died.
Italy- Gain contol of the Irredenta and Acquire colonies from Germany.
Turkey- Unify the their country, Restore the dominance of Turkey in Europe, and gain resources and boost their economy.
France- Retake Alsace-Lorraine, Weaken Germany's industrial power, Emerge as a European and world power, and Stabilize their political system.
Russia- Remove Germany as a challenger for land, Become a chief military power once again, Be in command of the Bosphorus Strait, Help Serbia with Austria-Hungary, and Political influences in smaller countries.
Great Britain- Preserve status as a superpower, Weaken Germany's military power, Defend Belgium and France, and Land from Germany.
United States- Peace throughout Europe, Keep Germany from messing with US shipping, Make sure allied powers pay off their debt, and Wilson wanted to make the world "safe for democracy"
4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?
The Battle of Verdun-1916: France and Germany, The First Battle of Marne-1914:France and Great Britain against Germany, The Second Battle of Yepres-1915: France, Army of Africa, Great Britain, Canada, and British India against Germany, The First Battle of Somme-1916: British and France against Germany, First Battle of Champagne: France against Germany
5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?
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