World War I Review

• How did Militarism led up to World War I?

  Nations raced to invest in their military forces and to have a better army than each other, which led to tensions and readiness for war
• How did Alliances lead to World War I?

  Germany had too much power, and one thing could set off a chain reaction that draws countries into conflict
• How did Nationalism lead to World War I?

  Nations fought to assert their dominance over one another, which often led to aggressive actions, which fueled rivalries and conflicts between nations
• How did Imperialism lead to World War I?

  Competition for colonies and resources which intensified rivalries between nations
• How did Assassinations contribute to World War I?

  The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist, sparked an immediate trigger for the outbreak of war
• What were the conditions of Trench Warfare?

  Poor living and sanitary conditions, health issues including trench foot, wet conditions, trench fever, and rats, psychological issues due to constant threat of death, sight of injured/dead soldiers, combat conditions, soldiers constantly being faced by guns, poisonous gas, and bombs
• What did France want from the Treaty of Versailles?

  Punishment, including control over Germany's factories and trade (exports and imports), Germany to pay for war cost, and they wanted Alsace-Lorraine back (A land that Germany stole from France)
• What did Britain want from The Treaty of Versailles?

  Reduce Germany's military, and obtain reparations for the war
• What did the United States want from The Treaty of Versailles?

  Peace, and they wanted to establish a League of Nations, to help avoid future war conflict