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