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Flashcard 1: What was the impact of the U-boat campaign?
Answer: Disrupted Allied shipping and supply lines. German submarines threatened to starve Britain into surrender.
Flashcard 2: What was the primary economic impact of WWI on Europe?
Answer: Widespread economic hardship and debt. War costs led to inflation, unemployment, and national debts.
Flashcard 3: Identify the year the United States entered World War I.
Answer:
- Entry followed unrestricted submarine warfare and Zimmerman Telegram.
Flashcard 4: What was the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?
Answer: German strategy for a quick victory over France. Called for rapid defeat of France before fighting Russia.
Flashcard 5: What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
Answer: German proposal for Mexico to join the war against the U.S. Intercepted message that helped push America into the war.
Flashcard 6: Which battle is known for its extensive use of trench warfare?
Answer: Battle of the Somme. 1916 battle exemplified the deadly stalemate of trench warfare.
Flashcard 7: What was the primary purpose of war bonds?
Answer: To finance military operations. Government securities sold to citizens to fund the war effort.
Flashcard 8: Identify the primary cause of the United States joining WWI.
Answer: Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. German U-boats sinking merchant ships pushed America toward war.
Flashcard 9: What was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Answer: Establish a framework for peace and prevent future wars. Wilson's plan for lasting peace based on self-determination.
Flashcard 10: Identify the year World War I began.
Answer:
- War started after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in July.
Flashcard 11: What was the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign?
Answer: Failed attempt by the Allies to control the Dardanelles. 1915-1916 campaign resulted in heavy casualties for minimal gains.
Flashcard 12: Which country's neutrality was violated at the start of WWI?
Answer: Belgium. German invasion violated Belgian neutrality guaranteed by 1839 treaty.
Flashcard 13: What was the significance of the Armistice of 11 November 1918?
Answer: Ended fighting on the Western Front. Ceasefire agreement that preceded the formal peace treaty.
Flashcard 14: Which weapon was first used significantly during World War I?
Answer: Poison gas. Chemical weapons introduced a new level of horror to warfare.
Flashcard 15: What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
Answer: Russia withdrew from the war. Bolshevik Revolution led to separate peace with Germany in 1918.
Flashcard 16: Identify the major naval battle of World War I.
Answer: Battle of Jutland. 1916 North Sea battle between British and German fleets.
Flashcard 17: What was the role of women in World War I?
Answer: Worked in factories and served as nurses. War opened new employment opportunities for women in industry.
Flashcard 18: Which pandemic coincided with the end of World War I?
Answer: Spanish Flu. 1918-1919 pandemic killed more people than the war itself.
Flashcard 19: What type of warfare characterized the Western Front?
Answer: Trench warfare. Static warfare defined by elaborate defensive fortifications.
Flashcard 20: Identify the main consequence of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
Answer: Russia ceded territory to Germany. March 1918 treaty allowed Germany to focus on Western Front.
Flashcard 21: Which nation was held primarily responsible for WWI by the Treaty of Versailles?
Answer: Germany. Article 231 assigned full blame and demanded reparations.
Flashcard 22: What was the primary economic impact of WWI on Europe?
Answer: Widespread economic hardship and debt. War costs led to inflation, unemployment, and national debts.
Flashcard 23: Which empire collapsed as a result of WWI?
Answer: Ottoman Empire. Defeat led to partition and creation of new Middle Eastern states.
Flashcard 24: What was the primary aim of the Treaty of Versailles?
Answer: To impose penalties on Germany. Harsh terms included territorial losses, military limits, and reparations.
Flashcard 25: Identify the main leader of the United Kingdom during WWI.
Answer: David Lloyd George. British Prime Minister who led the war effort from 1916-1922.
Flashcard 26: Which country led the Gallipoli Campaign?
Answer: United Kingdom. British-led operation aimed at opening supply route to Russia.
Flashcard 27: What was the impact of propaganda during WWI?
Answer: Boosted morale and supported recruitment. Government messaging shaped public opinion and encouraged sacrifice.
Flashcard 28: Identify the main leader of Austria-Hungary during WWI.
Answer: Emperor Franz Joseph I. Austro-Hungarian ruler during the empire's final major conflict.
Flashcard 29: What was the main tactic used on the Eastern Front?
Answer: Mobile warfare. Greater distances allowed for more movement and flanking maneuvers.
Flashcard 30: Identify the primary leader of France during World War I.
Answer: Georges Clemenceau. French premier known as "The Tiger" for his aggressive leadership.