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Modern World History Honors 2011-2012 > The Great War Quiz Slides 1-26 > Flashcards

The Great War Quiz Slides 1-26 Flashcards

1
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Which countries consist of the “Allied Powers?”

A

British Empire (1914-1918), France (1914-1918), Italy (1914-1918), Russia (1914-1917), and United States (1917-1918)

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Which countries consisted of the “Central Powers?”

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Austria-Hungary (1914-1918), Germany (1914-1918), and the Ottoman Empire/Turkey (1914-1918)

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3
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What is the greatest change between the Great War (World War I) to the past wars?

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It moved from traditional to industrialized fighting (cause of the Industrial Revolution).

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4
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Which group of alliance did Italy used to be part of, and which alliance did Italy switch to in 1917? Why

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Italy was a member of the “Central Powers” because of Germany. By 1914, Italy switches to “Allied Powers” after being promised land (Austria’s land).

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5
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Which countries entered the war to defend Belgium’s neutrality?

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United Kingdom and Great Britain

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6
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Whose influence caused France’s longing for war?

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Napoleon Bonaparte (empire)

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7
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Which country did France wanted to take revenge on?

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Germany (Franco-Prussian War)

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8
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What was the Russian economy based on and define?

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Serfdom: very few wealthy people, many poor people.

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9
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What was the main problem of Russia?

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It struggled to industrialize, it was behind other nations

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10
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What does Germany lead in? What holds it back from this?

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Germany leads in Industrialism, but barely produces enough resources.

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11
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Who unifies the German states?

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Otto von Bismarck unifies the German states

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12
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What did Bismarck want to accomplish?

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He wanted treaties and ties with other nations

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13
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Who dismisses Bismarck and what does this cause?

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Kaiser Wilhelm II dismisses Bismarck since he is pro-war. He allows for treaties to elapse and destroy.

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14
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What style of constitution did the Ottomon Empire show?

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1908: Western style constitution

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15
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Why does the Ottoman Empire slowly breaks down?

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Nations are breaken apart from Empire, since granted freedom

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16
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Who does the Ottoman Empire look to for help?

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Germany

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17
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What reason does Germany have for helping the Ottoman Empire?

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The Ottoman Empire gives Germany resources, will be another ally, and gives them access to sea-ports to ship goods (important)

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18
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Which dynasty ruled over the Austria-Hungary’s?

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The Hapsburg Dynasty- an old and dying kingdom

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Why did the Austria-Hungary’s have trouble keeping land?

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There were many ethnicities. For example, Serbia. Tension grew between both ethnic groups.

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20
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What did Serbia want?

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Serbia wanted to become an independent nation.

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21
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What caused most reasons to go to war and why?

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Industrialism; most countries weren’t updated with Industrialism

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22
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What did Pre-War Europe consist of?

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Outdated social practices and military tactics, Alliances, Industrialization, Aristrocracies, Calls for social reform, and Government Responses

23
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What was Balkan?

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It was a region in South Europe

24
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What the reason for the Balkans not being united?

A

There were different ethnicities, and each nation wanted to be independent

25
Q

What was the Balkan Powder Keg?

A

It was a gun powder

26
Q

What other country were the Balkan’s similar too?

A

Russian

27
Q

What did Industrialization do to nations?

A

It changed all aspects of life; Armies swifter, stronger, more mobile, deadlier; new military technologies; important in starting World War I; created competition; causes imbalance

28
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What was the social unrest?

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Enlightenment ideals infiltrated populace; people lost faith in divine right (no respect); people questioned the government; communists and socialists called for reforms; monarchs looked for ways to unite their countries; nationalism

29
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Who was the heir to Austria-Hungary?

A

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

30
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Why did Archduke Ferdidnand go to Bosnia?

A

He wanted to end abuse of Serbians located in Bosnia. He expected to deliver message of peace-talk to governor for peace

31
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Where in Bosnia does Archduke Ferdinand visits?

A

He visits Sarajevo, Bosnia

32
Q

Which group disliked the gorernment of Austria-Hungary?

A

The Black Hand

33
Q

Who carries out Archduke Ferdinand and his wife’s murder and why?

A

Gavrilo Princip; to show their dislike for the government

34
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Why does the Emperor use his nephew’s assassination as an excuse to punish Serbia?

A

He wanted to punish Serbia for Slavic nationalism

35
Q

What did Franz Joseph’s Ultimatum to Serbia consist of?

A
  • wants Serbia to suppress all Anti-Austrian propaganda.
  • dissolve any nationals or terrorist group.
  • he wants “Austrian” represenatives to investigate the assassination (insulting).
36
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What would happen to Serbia if they do not accept the Ultimatum?

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Austria will go to war with Serbia, so they look to Russia for help

37
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How were Kaiser Wilhelm II, Queen Victoria, and Tsar Nicholas II all connected?

A

They were 1st cousins

38
Q

What did he call the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

A

The assassination was an institution of monarchy/government (changed way of life), Serbia-peasants.

39
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What did Kaiser Wilhelm II state with what will happen to a country without monarchy?

A

Without monarcy, nations will fall.

40
Q

Why was Tsar Nicholas II an important historical figure?

A

He was the last Tsar of Russia; halfway through the war, he is overthrown and killed

41
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What did Tsar Nicholas II oppose and supports?

A

He opposed monarchy and supports ethnicity

42
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What does Tsar Nicholas II do with Wilhelm II and the Slavics?

A

He supports Slavic cultural ties over Wilhelm/family ties/monarchy

43
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What did Tsar Nicholas II do with his army?

A

He mobilized the army to support Serbia. In response, Wilhelm II mobilizes his army of Germany in response.

44
Q

What is a diplomacy?

A

peaceful agreement

45
Q

What does Pre-war mobilization plans hinder?

A

diplomacy

46
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When did the Austrian’s declare war on Serbia?

A

July 20, 1914, a month after the Archduke’s assassination

47
Q

What as the battle strategy after Germany declares war on Russia?

A

Germany- offensive. Russia- defensive

48
Q

Why does France come into war?

A

France had an alliance to support Russia

49
Q

Which nation supports Germany?

A

The Ottoman Empire

50
Q

Why doesn’t Italy help support Germany?

A

Germany was on the offensive side (will only help if Germany is on defensive)

51
Q

What was the Germany’s Schlieffen Plan?

A

The German’s will attack France, defeat them, and then attack Russia with the entire army. They will try to avoid a two-front war essential. The toughest part was moving the army to Russia.

52
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What WILL the German’s do with France?

A

They will send troops through Belgium secretly (causing raids). This however, violates Belgium’s neutrality.

53
Q

Why does the Schlieffen Plan fail?

A

Great Britain declares war on Germany for invading Belgium and sides with France.

54
Q

What was a result of the Sclieffen Plan failing for Germany?

A

The German’s can only send half of the army to Russia.

Modern World History Honors 2011-2012 (10 decks)

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