The Prelude to World War I: Causes, Events, and the U.S. Involvement
Explore the key causes of World War I, including nationalism, militarism, and imperialism. Discover the intricate web of alliances like the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente, and learn about pivotal events such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Understand the U.S. entry into the war and its implications, from the intercepted Zimmermann Telegram to the draft instituted through the Selective Service Act. This comprehensive overview connects the dots leading up to the Treaty of Versailles and the creation of new nations post-war.
The Prelude to World War I: Causes, Events, and the U.S. Involvement
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Causes Assassination U.S. Enters Life During Misc. Treaty of Versailles 0 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Long term cause; belief that one’s own country is the best 0
Long term cause; build up of military forces 0
Long term cause; stronger nations take over weaker areas 0
Name the three countries that made up the Triple Alliance 0
Name the three countries that made up the Triple Entente 0
The Archduke was going to become the leader of what country? 0
Where did the assassination take place? 0
What country was blamed for the assassination? 0
0 Who shot the Archduke?
Who was the President of the United States during WWI? 0
What was the name of the note intercepted by the British; the note was from Germany to Mexico 0
Name one passenger that was sunk by the Germans 0
What type of system did the allies use as a defense against the German U-boats?
What defense system did the U.S. use against the German U-boats? 0
Why did African-Americans move north during the war? 0
What was the movement of African-Americans to the northern cities called? 0
How did the U.S. government finance the war? 0
What act instituted the draft and signed up millions for military service?
What killed 500,000 Americans and 40 million worldwide between 1918-1919? 0
What act instituted the draft and signed up millions for military service? 0
Name 2 new, modern weapons used during WWI? 0
What is the official date of the end of the war? 0
0 What was Wilson’s Fourteenth Point?
What strip of land was given to France? 0
DAILY DOUBLE 0
Name 3 newly created nations as a result of the Treaty. 0
Great Britain and France were given control of what? 0
Name two things the Treaty forced Germany to do. 0
DAILY DOUBLE 0
0 FINAL JEOPARDY
0 • 2 Terms: • A list of cases the court will rule on • A model case the court will be later decisions on