6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?
-We declared neutrality
7. What were the causes for US involvement in WWI?
-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....we were outraged that they would try to attack us, being a neutral country, and we were also enraged that they tried to turn our neighboring country against us.
-Germany wanted to keep the US out of Europe
-A summary of Zimmermann's message was that Germany was going to begin unrestricted submarine warfare, but they also claimed to want to keep the United States of America neutral. It also states that Germany proposes an alliance with Mexico, and if Mexico agrees, then Germany will supply them "generous financial support, and an understanding that Mexico would re-conquer their land lost to the United States
-Lusitania sinking...made the Americans want to really push for war.
8. What were the major land battles for the US in WWI?
-Battle of Saint Mihiel: Americans and French vs. Germany, 12th to the 16th of September of 1918. It was an air battle
-Americans had better weapons--had two tank battalions in the battle of Saint Mihiel....it was a 100 day offensive
-Allies won
-Second Battle of Marne: July 15 through August 5 of 1918
-Americans, French, and British vs. Germany....was a win against Germany
-Battle of Meuse: September 26 through November 11 1918
-Known as the bloodiest battle because it took place for so long
-Comander of Allies- John J. Pershing
-many casualties for all countries
9. What were the major military strategies for winning the war for both Allied and Central Powers?
-The Triple Entente/Allies: France, Russia, Britain, and smaller counries like Japan, Serbia, Greece, and Romania
-Enemies: Germany, Austria-Hugary, and the Ottoman Empire
-Alfred von Schlieffen was born in Berlin, Germany
-Schlieffen's Plan: 90% of Germany's armed forces, went through Belgium to attack France, but they were surprised by the British Expeditionary Force
-Hindenburg Line: Vast system of defenses in Norther France made by the Germans...deep trenches (wide), barbed wire, tunnels and command posts, concrete bunkers, concrete machine-gun positions
-Most forgotten after 80 years (along western front)
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10. What were some of the weapons of WWI?
11. Describe trench warfare.
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