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How was imperialism a cause of WWI?
Rivalry over territories increased tensions in Europe.
What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War 1?
It caused an arms race
Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?
It led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia, causing WW1
Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as the result of the...?
Alliance System
Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because...
Both sides suffered from shortages of weapons and soldiers
How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?
It caused more casualties
What role did women play in the war effort during WW1?
Filled in job positions that became open by the men that left to fight the war. Nurses, ect.
What event in 1917 most benefited the Allies?
US declared war against Germany
What were the 14 points?
Wilson's terms for ending the war and future wars
What impact did rapid-fire machine guns have on the course of WW1?
Caused more deaths, allowed defenders to dominate the battlefield
What is one reason for the staggering casualties that Russia suffered in WW1?
Russia was not as imperialized as other nations
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
Militarism
What region was referred to as the "powder keg" of Europe?
The Balkans
What summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?
Germany would attack France in the west first, quickly, and then head east to Russia because they would take longer to mobilize troops
What action on November 11, 1918 brought an end to the fighting in WW1?
Germany surrendered, all nations agreed to stop fighting while terms of peace were agreed to