7.3 Conducting World War I

• Militarism involved the buildup of military forces and weapons among major European powers.


  True
• What were the four main causes of World War I?

  Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, Alliances
• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 was the trigger
• World War I saw the widespread use of new military technologies
• Airplanes in World War I allowed for aerial surveillance and bombing.


  True
• What was the primary impact of rapid-fire guns in World War I?

  Trench warfare and stalemate
• What was the impact of chemical weapons in World War I?

  Horrific casualties and protective equipment
• World War I was a global military conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918
• Match the primary causes of World War I with their descriptions:

  Imperialism ↔️ Competition for territory

  Militarism ↔️ Buildup of military forces

  Nationalism ↔️ Patriotic loyalty to one's nation

  Alliances ↔️ Division into Allies and Central Powers
• Match the major alliances of World War I with their members:

  Allies ↔️ United Kingdom, France, Russia

  Central Powers ↔️ Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
• The United States' entry into World War I in 1917 helped tip the balance in favor of the Allies.


  True
• What was the primary impact of machine guns on World War I?

  Trench warfare and stalemate
• What role did airplanes play in World War I?

  Aerial surveillance and bombing
• What was the primary goal of propaganda during World War I?

  Rally public support
• What was the impact of territorial losses imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

  Weakened economic and political power
• Why was the Treaty of Versailles criticized for being overly punitive towards Germany?

  Led to future instability
• The harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of Nazism in Germany.


  True
• The Treaty of Versailles is considered a key factor that led to the outbreak of World War II.


  True
• What years did World War I last?

  1914 to 1918
• What is the term for strong patriotic feelings and loyalty to one's own nation?

  Nationalism
• Imperialism led to European powers competing for territory and resources.


  True
• Which battle in 1914 marked the start of the stalemate on the Western Front?

  Battle of the Marne
• What was the primary impact of machine guns in World War I?

  Trench warfare and stalemate
• What did European powers compete for under imperialism?

  Territory and resources
• Tanks provided mobility and firepower to overcome trench systems in World War I.


  True
• Submarines allowed Germany to wage an effective naval blockade during World War I.


  True
• What role did imperialism play in causing World War I?

  Competition for territory and resources
• Order the primary causes of World War I from most to least direct impact:

  1️⃣ Alliances

  2️⃣ Militarism

  3️⃣ Nationalism

  4️⃣ Imperialism
• What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?

  Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• What agreement ended the fighting in World War I?

  Armistice
• Machine guns increased defensive capabilities, leading to trench warfare and stalemate
• Chemical weapons caused severe casualties and suffering, leading to protective measures and ethical debates
• Governments used propaganda to demonize the enemy, glorify their own cause, and maintain public morale
• Reparations required Germany to pay war debts and compensation, crippling the German economy
• The Treaty of Versailles is considered a contributing factor to the outbreak of World War II.

  True
• Over 9 million military deaths resulted from World War I, highlighting the immense loss of life
• Which major empires collapsed as a result of World War I?

  Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Russian
• Imperialism was the desire of European powers to expand their empires
• The alliance system divided Europe into two opposing sides: the Allies and the Central Powers
• Match the alliance with its primary members:

  1️⃣ Allies

  2️⃣ United Kingdom, France, Russia

  3️⃣ Central Powers

  4️⃣ Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire