What year did World War I begin?
1914
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Russia, France, Great Britain, U.S.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Explain what the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I were.
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
Why was propaganda used in World War I?
Propaganda was used to convince people/ citizens to support the war or join it.
Where was the majority of World War I fought? What were the two fronts?
Europe & the Eastern Front & Western Front
How did rationing impact World War I on the home front (within the United States)?
Rationing = governments decided how much and what was produced. There was a limitation to how many goods were available to buy for the purpose of the war.
How did women impact World War I on the home front (within the United States)?
some served in the army, nurses and helped with manufacturing
What was trench warfare?How were trenches a good warfare technique?
A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. | 12 ft. deep. It was a good fighting technique to hold the line so the enemy
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The geographic location of the United States was not at risk/threatened.
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The geographic location of the United States did not put the Americans' lives at risk.
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
There were many immigrants from Europe that were in the United States and the government did not want the American society to be divided.
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
President Wildrow Wilson ran for presidency on the condition to keep the U.S. out of the war.
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The economy of the United States would be unstable.
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
Unlimited submarine warfare - the Germans did not follow the international law to warn civilian ships before targeting
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
The Lusitania - The German U - boat sank the Lusitania ship where there were 128 Americans board
