Wed. December 7, 2011

1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?-Archduke Franz Ferdinand- Assassinaation on June 28, 1914.-Alliences were being formed. Counrties didn't trust other countries.- Imperialism- protect land and compeating to get land.- Nationalism- People wanted to-Militarism- building up military to protect themselves. They wanted to be ready for a spark the war.2. What were the major alliances of WWI?Allies of World War ITriple Alliance- 1882 (Centeral)-Germany-Astria- Hingary-Turkey-BulgariaTriple Entente (Allies)-Britain-Russia-FranceLater-Italy-Japan-United States3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?Albania- was wanting to be independent and didn't want counrties to take it overAustria-Hungary- didn't want Serbia to take them over. Serbia was bombing themBelgium- Keep independence from GermanyBrazil- neutral at begining wanted to keep tradeChina- wanted to free them of treaties and put in Wilson's 14 pointsCosta Rica and Cuba against Germany and didn't want submarine warfare- sinking shippsGermany-Started the war against Russian's mobilization (getting ready to fight) wanted to sercure and maintain German unificationRussia- Eliminate Germany as a compeditor and wanted to be know as a world powerFrance-Tready with Russia avenge military defeats in the past and weaken Germany's EconomyBrittain-Defend Belgium Become Super PowerAmerica-German sinking ships democracy4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?Battle of Mons 1914- Trench Warfare Germany lost to BrittianBattle of Tannenberg- Russia invaded Germany Russia had greater numbers but little success. One of the worse defeats for Russia.Battle of Artois- In France. Germans against FranceBattle of Marne- 1914 French and Brittan defeated the Germans. Allie saved ParisAisne- 1914 Germans against AlliesAlbert-1914Verdun- Faught in France- Germans attached the French- most visious battle of WWI. Germany wanted the western front. Germans attcked the French.Somme- Brittish and French vs Germany.Ypres- 1914- Belgium Brittish and franc vs Germany. one of the first of the war. Germany lostNo one "won" these battles. Trench Warfare is the reason.5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?-Jutland- the gratest battle Greman high sea fleet and th Royal Navel of Brittan. Germay won.-Dogger Bank- Germany won the battle and defeated the Brittish-Heligoland Bright- Germany and Brittan- over North Sea.-Battle of Coronel- off coast of Chile. Germany vs. Brittan. Germans was easily. 1600 Brittan died.-Falkland Islands- December 1914-Germany against Brittan. Took place at South America. Brittan Won.-6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?7. What were the causes for US involvement in WWI?8. 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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