The War 23.2
Key Terms Propaganda: ideas spread to influence public opinion Trench warfare: war fought in the trenches War of attrition: war based on wearing the other side down Total war: war involving complete mobilization of resources and people Planned economies: economic systems directed by government agencies
Western Front Schlieffen plan: gamble depended on quick fall of France First Marne: Sept (short of Paris) War became a stalemate Trench warfare Little to no movement (4 years)
The Great Slaughter: Trench Warfare Verdun ,000 in 10 months War of Attrition
Trench Foot
Eastern Front Lots of movement, lots of casualties Italy betrayed Triple Alliance joined GB, France, Russia Allies (May 1915)
Eastern Front Germany & A-H defeat Russia Germany, A-H, & Bulgaria defeat Serbia Germany could now focus on Western Front
War in the Air Planes used for 1 st time Recon, Dogfights, Machine Guns
Widening of War Stalemate = Countries look for allies 1917: World-Wide Conflict Ottomans (G) Middle East (A) Egypt (A) Japan (A) Australia (A)
Widening of War US Neutrality is tough G blockades G submarine warfare 1915: Lusitania Germans suspend submarine warfare 1917: Stalemate Germans resume submarine warfare
Zimmerman Note Jan. 1917: Germany telegram asking for Mexican support
US Enters WWI April 1917: US Enters WWI 1918: finally arrive on Western Front Give Allies physical & psychological boost
The Home Front (Impact of war) WWI = TOTAL WAR 1.Gov’t power increased 2.Manipulation of Public Opinion 3.War & Women
The Home Front (Impact of war) 1.Gov’t power increased 1.Men & supplies needed - draft 2.Controlled economies: Price, wage, rent controls Materials rationed Took over transportation
The Home Front (Impact of war) 2. Manipulation of Public Opinion 1.Propaganda used to raise support
The Home Front (Impact of war) 1.War & Women 1.New roles – w worked m jobs 2.Newfound independence
Create Your Own Propaganda Must Incorporate: 1.A chosen side (country) 2.Purpose (cause/reason) 3.Method (how one gets involved)
Create Your Own Cartoon