2.4.6 Germany during World War I

• The Schlieffen Plan aimed to defeat France before Russia could mobilize its forces.


  True
• Belgian resistance to German invasion significantly slowed the Schlieffen Plan's advance.


  True
• The Schlieffen Plan aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to Russia
• The Schlieffen Plan's intended outcome was the rapid invasion and defeat of France before Russia could mobilize.

  True
• The stalemate on the Western Front led to trench warfare.
• The overextended supply lines and logistical challenges contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front.
• The Schlieffen Plan's intended outcome was to rapidly defeat France before Russia could mobilize.

  True
• Germany's invasion of Belgium triggered Britain's declaration of war.
• The overextended supply lines, logistical challenges, and Belgian resistance led to a stalemate on the Western Front.
• Ineffective German tactics contributed to the inability to break the trench warfare deadlock.

  True
• What were two methods used by the German government to maintain morale and control during the war?

  Propaganda and censorship
• The German rationing system was effective in preventing hunger and malnutrition among the population.

  False
• Stronger French resistance and unexpected Belgian resistance slowed the German advance as part of the Schlieffen Plan.

  True
• The Schlieffen Plan resulted in a swift German victory over France.

  False
• The invasion of Belgium led Britain to declare war on Germany.


  True
• Stronger French resistance contributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.


  True
• Effective Allied counterattacks led to Germany's defeat in WWI.


  True
• German propaganda during WWI maintained morale and eliminated dissent.

  False
• Match the policy with its actual outcome during World War I in Germany:

  Allied naval blockade and rationing ↔️ Civilian hardship due to food scarcity

  Propaganda and censorship ↔️ Increased dissent and unrest
• The German government used propaganda and censorship to maintain morale, but this fueled growing dissent and unrest
• What was the primary cause of widespread food shortages in Germany during World War I?

  Allied naval blockade
• The Allied naval blockade and effective counterattacks ultimately led to Germany's defeat
• Order the key factors contributing to the divergence of the Schlieffen Plan from its intended outcome.

  1️⃣ Overview of the Schlieffen Plan

  2️⃣ Speed of advance

  3️⃣ Neutrality of Belgium

  4️⃣ Counterattack by Allies

  5️⃣ Logistic and communication challenges
• Germany's unconditional support for Austria-Hungary is often referred to as the "blank check
• The Schlieffen Plan resulted in the rapid defeat of France as intended.

  False
• Key factors contributing to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan included stronger French resistance and unexpected Belgian resistance
• Stronger French resistance contributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.

  True
• The Schlieffen Plan aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to Russia.


  True
• Effective Allied naval blockades contributed to Germany's loss of resources.


  True
• The Sclieffen Plan faltered due to stronger French resistance, unexpected Belgian resistance, and a slower than anticipated German advance.
• Order the factors that contributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan:

  1️⃣ Stronger French resistance

  2️⃣ Unexpected Belgian resistance

  3️⃣ Slower than anticipated German advance
• At the start of World War I, Germany experienced initial military successes thanks to the implementation of the Schlieffen Plan
• The Allied naval blockade led to severe shortages of food and other essential supplies, causing widespread civilian hardship
• Sequence the intended outcomes and actual outcomes of key German policies during World War I:

  1️⃣ Blockade and Rationing: Intended to ensure adequate supplies for the war effort

  2️⃣ Blockade and Rationing: Actual outcome was civilian hardship due to food scarcity

  3️⃣ Propaganda and Censorship: Intended to maintain public support

  4️⃣ Propaganda and Censorship: Actual outcome was increased dissent and unrest
• What was the primary goal of the Allied naval blockade during World War I?

  Ensure adequate supplies
• What was Germany's "blank check" to Austria-Hungary?

  Unconditional support
• Germany's unconditional support for Austria-Hungary is known as the "blank check"
• Match the German plan with its outcome:

  "Blank Check" ↔️ Austria-Hungary acted against Serbia

  Schlieffen Plan ↔️ Invasion of Belgium triggered Britain's war declaration
• What type of warfare resulted from the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?

  Trench warfare
• The Allied naval blockade caused severe shortages of food and essential supplies