World War I (MGH) What were the causes of WWI? Be Specific. What was the flashpoint that started WWI? Who were the central powers and the allies? How was WWI a new type of war? What was the stance of the U.S.? How do they get involved? What were the 14 Points? What did they do/want? What is the Treaty of Versailles? What does it do? Be specific. What events occurred during the Russian Revolution of 1905? What events occurred during the Russian Revolution of 1917? Who is Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks? How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks change Russia?