World War I: Military & Diplomacy (College Board AP® US History): Flashcards
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Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
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Which event triggered World War I in 1914?
World War I was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie by Gavrilo Princip, a member of a Serbian nationalist group, in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
Which nations formed the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente.
Which nations formed the Triple Alliance before World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance.
How did the sinking of the Lusitania (May 7, 1915) affect American opinion?
128 Americans died, and public outrage turned neutrality into opposition to Germany's war efforts.
Define Zimmermann Telegram.
The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret German message (January 1917) offering Mexico German support to regain territory lost to the United States if it allied with the Central Powers; Britain intercepted it.
Why did Wilson say the US should go to war in 1917?
Wilson said the US should fight to "make the world safe for democracy."
General was appointed commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
General John Pershing was appointed commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
How did Pershing want American troops to fight?
Pershing insisted on rigorous training and wanted American troops to fight as an independent force rather than integrating into European units.
How did the AEF help the Allies win?
Its fresh manpower, resources, and morale boost turned the tide in favor of the Allies.
Which offensive was one of America's largest and deadliest operations of the war?
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was one of America's largest and deadliest operations.
The Armistice was signed on November , 1918.
The Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918.
How did the Treaty of Versailles change Germany's territory?
Germany's borders were redrawn: it lost Alsace-Lorraine to France, parts of East Prussia, and its overseas colonies.
How did reparations affect Germany?
Reparations strained Germany's economy and caused widespread hardship.
Define war guilt clause.
The war guilt clause of the Treaty of Versailles placed full responsibility for the war on Germany, fueling German resentment.
Define Fourteen Points.
The Fourteen Points were Wilson's peace plan to address the root causes of the war without seeking vengeance on Germany.
What did self-determination mean in the Fourteen Points?
It meant the right of nations to govern themselves, which led to new nations such as Poland.
Define League of Nations.
The League of Nations was an international organization, proposed in the Fourteen Points, to mediate disputes and prevent future wars.
Why were many of the Fourteen Points compromised at Versailles?
Many of the Fourteen Points were compromised because European powers prioritized punishing Germany.
True or False?
The US Senate approved the Treaty of Versailles and US membership in the League of Nations.
False.
The Senate refused to sign the treaty and rejected League membership, fearing it would draw the US into future European wars.
What was the long-term impact of the Treaty of Versailles?
It left Germany economically devastated and politically unstable, contributing to extremism and World War II.
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