1. What was the Schlieffen Plan?
used to prevent a war on two fronts for Germany: attack France, then Russia
Why were the Balkans known as the “powder keg” of Europe?
it was an explosive area.... a small spark could cause a huge explosion
What are the 4 MAIN causes of WWI?
militarism, nationalism, alliances, imperialism

2. Why were there tensions between France and Germany?
Germany had taken lands from France earlier
How did the system of alliances before the war lead to WWI?
small disputes between several countries led to a large scale war
What was the trigger event of WWI?
assassination of Archduke of Austria

3. What three countries formed an alliance known as the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, Russia
How did WWI come to an end?
Germany signed an armistice
What affected the outcome of WWI?
America joined the Allies (provided money and soldiers)

4. What is the area called where all combat on the Western Front take place in a small area.
trench warfare
What is “total war”?
nations involved devoted all their resource to it
What was the basic idea/goal between France and Britain during the peace conference and treaty?
restrict German military power and keep it from rebuilding

5. Who had to assume responsibility for the war?
Germany
What were President Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
it would provide a framework for lasting peace and justice
What happened to Russia because of its involvement in the war?
a revolution and withdrawal from the war

6. What did Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare mean?
Germany could sink any ship in Britain’s water without warning
How does propaganda affect the public?
influences their opinion

7. What was the purpose of trench warfare?
protect soldiers from enemey fire on the front lines, trap enemy soldiers in mud pits on the front lines, force enemy soldiers to pass through “no man’s land”
Germany’s plan to help Mexico regain US territory was revealed through.....
Zimmerman note