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20th Century Midterm
WWI
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History
10th Grade
01/27/2009

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What was the war prior to WWI?
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Franco-Prussian War
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What sparks WWI
Definition
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austrian-Hungarian throne
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What does Austria-Hungary send to Serbia?
Definition
Ultimatum
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Who were the Central powers in WWI?
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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
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Who were the Allied powers in WWI?
Definition
US, GB, France, Italy, Russia, Japan
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What were the causes of WWI?
Definition
Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances
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What year did WWI start?
Definition
1914
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Who was in the Triple Alliance?
Definition
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
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Who was in the Triple Entente?
Definition
GB, Russia, France
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What kind of warfare was used in WWI and was it effective?
Definition
Trench warfare, no
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Who is president during WWI?
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Wilson
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When does the US enter the war?
Definition
April 6, 1917
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What does Wilson ask of the US people prior to our entering the war?
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To remain impartial in thought as well as deed
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Why did the US enter WWI?
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Unrestricted submarine warfare, Allied propaganda, hostility toward Germany, American economic interest, American idealism, American security, Pro-British policy of Wilson administration
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When is the Lusitania sunk and by who?
Definition
1915, German U-boats
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When is the Sussex sunk and by who?
Definition
1916, German U-boats
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What is the Sussex Pledge?
Definition
U-boats won't sink ships without first trying to save as many people as possible
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What country controlled the Transatlantic underwater telegraph lines?
Definition
Britain
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What was the Zimmerman Note?
Definition
German secretary Zimmerman secretly proposed a German-Mexican alliance that proposed that if Mexico helped then Germany would give it some of the US Southwest
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Why was the US economically interested in WWI?
Definition
Many large companies had given substantial loans to Allies and needed the money to be payed back
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What was the Committee of Public Information?
Definition
Headed by George Creel, created to immobolize the American minds for the war
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Describe the Espionage Act: year, purpose, consequences
Definition
1917, established fines and jail sentences for anyone aiding the enemy or obstructing the war effort. Authorized Postmaster to ban seditious or treasonous material from the mail
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Describe the Sedition Act: year, purpose, consequences
Definition
1918, made it illegal to discourage the sale of war bonds or to criticize (orally or in writing) the govt. or the Constitution
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Who did the Germans bring back to Russia in order to get Russia out of the war?
Definition
Lenin
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What was the force of 3 million draftees and 2 million volunteers that went to Europe for WWI called?
Definition
The American Expeditionary Force
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Who was the American Expeditionary Force led by?
Definition
General Pershing
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When does WWI end?
Definition
Nov 11, 1918
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What were Wilson's 14 Points?
Definition
Principles for which he claimed the nation was fighting
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What was the major point in Wilson's 14 points?
Definition
League of Nations
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Which one of Wilson's 14 Points was the only one that happened?
Definition
League of Nations
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Where was the WWI peace conference held and when? Who did not attend?
Definition
Versailles, 1919, defeated countries
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Who dominated the peace conference?
Definition
GB, US, France, Italy
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Who was the British PM at the peace conference and what did he want?
Definition
David Lloyd George, wanted to expand Britain with German colonies
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Who was the chairman of the peace conference and what did he want?
Definition
George Clemenceau (France), wanted to weaken Germany militarily/economically/territorially and protect France
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Who was the Primier of Italy at the peace conference and what did he want?
Definition
Vittrio Orlando, wanted to englarge Italy's territory in Europe
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What were the major provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
Definition
Germany reduced in size, all German colonies are seated to the League of Nations as mandates, Germany's armed forces reduced, guilt clause: Germany accepts sole responsibility for the war, Germany has to pay hefty reparations, League of Nations established
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What is blamed for sparking WWII?
Definition
Putting all blame and reparation responsibility on Germany
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What were the social results of WWI?
Definition
10 million soldiers dead and 20 million wounded, millions of civilians dead, world left with legacy of hatred/intolerance/and extreme nationalism
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What were the econmic effects of WWI?
Definition
$350 billion+ in cost, US changed from debtor nation to creditor nation, heavy taxation/lower living standards in Europe, international trade suffers because of high tarrifs and self-sufficiency
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What were the political effects of WWI?
Definition
New nations in Europe: Poland and Czechoslovakia, dictatorships rise in Italy/Germany/Japan, US now leading world power but reluctant to accept responsibilities
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Election of 1920: Candidates, parties, who won
Definition
Harding (Rep), James Cox (Dem, VP is FDR), Eugene Debs (Socialist), Harding wins
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Did the US enter the League of Nations?
Definition
No
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