1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe?-Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand*took place on june 28th, 1914-Ulitmatium and War*stop publications tht show hatred to the Austro-Hungarian Monarcy*Don't associate with unions that show hatred to the Austro-Hungarian Monarcy*Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914-nationalism-a devotion to the intersts and culture of one's nation-militarism-the development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy2. What were the major alliances of WWI?major powers*Triple Alliance-1882, involved Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Triple Entente- involved Britain, Russia, and France. France became a defense treaty in 1904. Britain and Russia later joined in 1907.* Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan, and the US.3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?Albania-they wanted land, to expand.Austira-Hungary- wanted Serbia to stop black hand a terroristgroup from bombing them. Didnt want Serbia to take them over.Belgium-tried to keep their land/independence because Germany was trying to take them over. Germany wanted Belgium because it was next to France so then germany would have an advance on franceBrazil-startedout neutral, then they were forced to join the war.Bulgaria-declared war on Serbia. Signed the Treaty of Neully (took a lot of land and reduced army)China-declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary.Costa Rica-Fought Germany in WW1Cuba-against Germany. Didn't want to join the war but since the US gave them independence, they felt like they had to.Russia-main goal was to eliminate GermanyGermany- ally to Austria-Hungary. Pretty much started the war.France-wanted to weaken Germany's economy.Britain- allied to france. declared war on Germany on August 4th. The reason that they entered the war was to defend Belgium.America-Entered the war because Germany's policy of uunrestricted submarine warfare affected our shipping.4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?*Battle of Mons-British Force-Leg by Gerneral Horace Smith-Dorrien*Battle of tannenberg-involved Russia and Germany*Battle of Artoy*Battle of Marne-saved Paris in the war.*Battle of Aisne--Allies vs. German 1st and 2nd armies*Battle of Albert*Battle of Verdun-Took place in France*Battle of Somme-Took place in France*Battle of Ypres-took place in Belgium-Lots of cassualties5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?*Battle of Jutland-Greatest Naval Battle of the First World War-The battle was between The German High Seas and The Royal Navy of Britain.-Many battleships were lost from the war on both sides*Battle of Dogger Bank-1915-Between the German and the British navy's.-German won the battle.-Main cause was the North Sea.*Battle of Hilogoland Bight-Between Germany and Britain-Fighting over the North Sea AGAIN.-1,200 German fatalities.-35 British fatalities-Three German light cruisers sunk*Battle of Coronel-started on November 1, 1914-off coast of central Chile, near Coronel-Why?.misunderstandings.Germany had an easy win-1,600 British officers died-Germany lost half of their amunition*Battle of Falkland Islands-started Dec. 8th, 1914-Located in South Atlantic-British Royal Navy vs. the Germany Navy6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1917. 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?
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