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Causes and Consequences of World War I: Key Events and Concepts

Explore the multifaceted causes and significant events that led to World War I. This comprehensive overview delves into the underlying factors such as alliances, nationalism, imperialism, and militarism, culminating in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It further examines the role of major nations, the impact of American neutrality, and the eventual shift toward involvement. The aftermath addresses the challenges faced during peace negotiations, including the Treaty of Versailles. Gain insights into the complexities of this pivotal historical event.

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Causes and Consequences of World War I: Key Events and Concepts

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  1. WORLD WAR I

  2. WORLD WAR I

  3. Causes of the War: 200 Question: An agreement between at least two countries to defend one another. Answer Alliance Back

  4. Causes of the War: 400 Question: Loyalty and devotion to one’s country or ethnic group Answer: Nationalism Back

  5. Causes of the War: 600 Question: When a strong nation dominates and exploits a weaker nation it is called: Answer: Imperialism Back

  6. Causes of the War: 800 Question: The policy of building up your armed forces to prepare for war and glorify your country is called: Answer Militarism Back

  7. Causes of the War: 1000 Question: The immediate cause of WWI was: Answer The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand Back

  8. War in Europe : 200 Question: Austria-Hungary’s attack on this country began the war: Answer Serbia Back

  9. War in Europe : 400 Question: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and ____________ were known as the Central Powers Answer: The Ottoman Empire Back

  10. War in Europe : 600 Question: Germany’s attack on this country brought France and Great Britain into the war: Answer Belgium Back

  11. War in Europe : 800 Question: The Western Front saw primarily this type of fighting: Answer: Trench Warfare Back

  12. War in Europe : 1000 Question: This plan called for Germany to invade Belgium and stage a massive attack on France to knock them out of the war Answer: The Schlieffen Plan Back

  13. American Neutrality: 200 Question: U.S. President during World War I Answer: Woodrow Wilson Back

  14. American Neutrality: 400 Question: The sinking of this passenger liner helped spur American support of the war: Answer: RMS Lusitania Back

  15. American Neutrality: 600 Question: What was the Zimmerman Note? Answer: Telegram from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance and that Mexico attack the U.S. to keep the U.S. out of WWI and win Mexico back lost lands Back

  16. American Neutrality: 800 Question: Why did the U.S. actually support the Allies more than the Central powers even though we were neutral? Answer: U.S. companies have loaned FAR more money to the Allied countries and are worried about being paid back Back

  17. American Neutrality: 1000 • Question: How did Wilson try to convince the American people that neutrality would be beneficial to the U.S.? • Answer: We could sell goods to both sides and make a large profit Back

  18. Home Front: 200 Question: How did the U.S. quickly increase the size of the army? Answer: The Selective Service Act Back

  19. Home Front: 400 Question: How did the US raise most of the money needed for the war effort? Answer: Sale of war bonds Back

  20. Home Front: 600 Question: This regulated the US economy and made sure mass production was successful: Answer: War Industries Board Back

  21. Home Front: 800 Question: How did the U.S. try to convince people to support the war effort? Answer The Committee on Public Information created propaganda Back

  22. Home Front: 1000 Question: This court case decided that freedom of speech does not always apply: Answer: Schenck v US Back

  23. Peace: 200 Question: Who were the “Big Four?” Answer: Great Britain, France, United States, and Italy Back

  24. Peace: 400 Question: U.S. plan for peace terms: Answer: Wilson’s Fourteen Points Back

  25. Peace: 600 Question: Which section of the Treaty was the most objectionable to the German people? Answer: The War Guilt Clause Back

  26. Peace: 800 Question: What were the four major problems that had to be dealt with after the end of WWI? Answer Debt, military threats, territorial disputes, blame Back

  27. Peace: 1000 Question: Why did the U.S. Senate not approve membership in the League of Nations? Answer: They did not want to be obligated to become involved in Europe’s affairs in the future after the horrors of WWI Back

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