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World War I Study Guide
Unit #6
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History
10th Grade
11/06/2017

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 Explain the 4 major causes of World War I
Definition
M = Militarism, A = Alliances, I = Imperialism, and N = Nationalism.
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Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Definition
Franz Ferdinand was the archduke of the Austria.
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What role did the Black Hand play?
Definition
Black Hand was a secret organization that planned the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Gavrillo Princip executed the assassination when the driver took a wrong turn.
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What was Germany’s “blank check”?
Definition
Germany promised unconditional support for Austria-Hungaria.
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a. Who were the Allies?

 b. Who were the Central Powers?

Definition

A. The allies were Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and United States of America

B. The central powers were Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.

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What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Definition
The Schlieffen Plan was the German army's plan for war against France and Russia . 
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What were the effects of “total war”?
Definition
The effects were use of mustard gas and unconventional weapons to slaughter the enemy.
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What was the major issue that Austria-Hungary faced?
Definition
The major issue that Austria-Hungary faced was their disorganization and their lack of support from a broken empire.
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What new weaponry was used in WWI?
Definition
Weapons such as machine guns, bombs, and mustard gas were new.
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What were women’s roles during WWI?
Definition
Womens role in WWI were medics and assemblers of bombs.
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What was a stalemate?
Definition
The stalemate was on the front line where neither the enemy or the allies would advance.
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What were the major principles and effects of the Treaty of Versailles?
Definition
The major principles were that Germany was required to pay major reparations and take complete blame for the war.
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What was the significance of the Zimmerman Note?
Definition
The Zimmerman Note was a telegram sent to an ambassador in mexico asking for entrance to america through mexico in promise of returning territory.
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Who was Tsar Nicholas?
Definition
Tsar Nicholas was the last emperor of Russia.
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What was the Christmas Truce of 1914?
Definition
The Christmas Truce of 1914 was a one time event where both sides agreed for one day they would not fight and celebrate Christmas together.
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