Question
1. What was the Schlieffen Plan? Which country did it propose to attack first?
2. What was the purpose of Germany’s u-boat strategy?
3. When and what was Armistice Day?
4. What was the Zimmermann Note?
5. What event started the progression of World War I?
6. MAIN causes of World War I:
7. What happened as a result of the First Battle of the Marne?
8. List the new technology advancements of WW1 we covered in class.
9. Two major fronts of WWI were:
10. How was the Homefront impacted by WWI?
11. What is total war?
12. New products and inventions available to consumers in the 1920’s led many, especially Americans, to doing what?
13. What is trench warfare and what were the immediate results of it?
14. When did the U.S. join WWI and why was it significant?
15. What was Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas to promote peace called?
16. What were the flaws in the Treaty of Versailles?
17. Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?
18. What were the two alliances of World War I and what were their major members?
19. Why is the sinking of the Lusitania significant?
20. What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
21. What did the Dawes Plan do?
22. What caused the German economy to collapse in 1922-23?
23. What caused the Great Depression in many nations to become worse?
24. Describe the following terms:
a. Total war
b. Conscription
c. Contraband
d. Propaganda
e. Schlieffen Plan
f. Armistice
g. Fourteen Points
h. Self-determination
2. What was the purpose of Germany’s u-boat strategy?
3. When and what was Armistice Day?
4. What was the Zimmermann Note?
5. What event started the progression of World War I?
6. MAIN causes of World War I:
7. What happened as a result of the First Battle of the Marne?
8. List the new technology advancements of WW1 we covered in class.
9. Two major fronts of WWI were:
10. How was the Homefront impacted by WWI?
11. What is total war?
12. New products and inventions available to consumers in the 1920’s led many, especially Americans, to doing what?
13. What is trench warfare and what were the immediate results of it?
14. When did the U.S. join WWI and why was it significant?
15. What was Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas to promote peace called?
16. What were the flaws in the Treaty of Versailles?
17. Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?
18. What were the two alliances of World War I and what were their major members?
19. Why is the sinking of the Lusitania significant?
20. What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
21. What did the Dawes Plan do?
22. What caused the German economy to collapse in 1922-23?
23. What caused the Great Depression in many nations to become worse?
24. Describe the following terms:
a. Total war
b. Conscription
c. Contraband
d. Propaganda
e. Schlieffen Plan
f. Armistice
g. Fourteen Points
h. Self-determination
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions regarding World War I and its aftermath:
1. **What was the Schlieffen Plan? Which country did it propose to attack first?**
The Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy devised by Germany to win a two-front war against France and Russia. It proposed to attack France first, quickly defeating it before turning to confront Russia.
2. **What was the purpose of Germany’s u-boat strategy?**
Germany's u-boat (submarine) strategy aimed to cut off supplies to the Allies, mainly Britain, through unrestricted submarine warfare. This was to weaken the Allies’ naval abilities and force them into submission.
3. **When and what was Armistice Day?**
Armistice Day is observed on November 11, 1918, marking the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I on the Western Front.
4. **What was the Zimmermann Note?**
The Zimmermann Note was a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico in January 1917, proposing a military alliance against the United States. It promised Mexico the territories of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona if the Central Powers won the war.
5. **What event started the progression of World War I?**
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914, is widely considered the immediate catalyst for the start of World War I.
6. **MAIN causes of World War I:**
- **Militarism**: The arms race and military buildup among European nations.
- **Alliances**: Complex treaties and alliances created a web of obligations.
- **Imperialism**: Competition for colonies and global dominance.
- **Nationalism**: Ethnic groups seeking independence and nations asserting power.
7. **What happened as a result of the First Battle of the Marne?**
The First Battle of the Marne (September 1914) halted the German advance into France and effectively ended Germany's hopes for a quick victory, leading to a prolonged stalemate and trench warfare on the Western Front.
8. **List the new technology advancements of WW1 we covered in class.**
- Machine guns
- Tanks
- Airplanes
- Poison gas
- Submarines (U-boats)
- Artillery advancements
- Wireless communication
9. **Two major fronts of WWI were:**
- The Western Front
- The Eastern Front
10. **How was the Homefront impacted by WWI?**
The Homefront saw mobilization of industries for war production, rationing of resources, changes in gender roles as women took on jobs typically held by men, and widespread use of propaganda to support the war effort.
11. **What is total war?**
Total war is a war strategy that involves the complete mobilization of society's resources for the war effort, affecting not just the military but also civilians and the economy.
12. **New products and inventions available to consumers in the 1920s led many, especially Americans, to doing what?**
The innovations led to increased consumerism, with many Americans buying new products on credit, contributing to a culture of excess and materialism.
13. **What is trench warfare and what were the immediate results of it?**
Trench warfare is a type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. The immediate results included high casualties, stalemate conditions, and horrific living conditions for soldiers.
14. **When did the U.S. join WWI and why was it significant?**
The U.S. joined WWI on April 6, 1917. It was significant because American troops and resources provided a much-needed boost to the Allies, helping turn the tide in the war.
15. **What was Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas to promote peace called?**
Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas was called the "Fourteen Points."
16. **What were the flaws in the Treaty of Versailles?**
Key flaws included excessive punitive measures against Germany, failure to establish a lasting peace, ignored ethnic self-determination, and the Treaty’s harsh reparations which contributed to political and economic instability in Germany.
17. **Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?**
The U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations potentially infringing on U.S. sovereignty and dragging the country into foreign conflicts.
18. **What were the two alliances of World War I and what were their major members?**
- **Allied Powers**: Major members included France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States.
- **Central Powers**: Major members included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
19. **Why is the sinking of the Lusitania significant?**
The sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915, by a German U-boat killed 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans, and was significant in turning public opinion in the U.S. against Germany and contributed to the eventual U.S. entry into the war.
20. **What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?**
The Russian Revolution led to Russia’s withdrawal from WWI through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in March 1918, allowing Germany to concentrate its forces on the Western Front.
21. **What did the Dawes Plan do?**
The Dawes Plan, established in 1924, aimed to stabilize the German economy by restructuring Germany's reparations payments and providing American loans for economic recovery.
22. **What caused the German economy to collapse in 1922-23?**
Hyperinflation due to massive reparations payments, economic instability, and reliance on foreign loans led to the collapse of the German economy during this period.
23. **What caused the Great Depression in many nations to become worse?**
Factors such as protectionist trade policies, the collapse of international trade, bank failures, and the impact of the stock market crash of 1929 exacerbated the Great Depression in many countries.
24. **Describe the following terms:**
a. **Total war**: A conflict where nations mobilize all resources for the war effort, involving both military and civilian participation.
b. **Conscription**: Mandatory enlistment for military service, often referred to as "the draft."
c. **Contraband**: Goods that are illegal to trade, especially in wartime; items intended for military use by enemy forces.
d. **Propaganda**: Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view during the wartime.
e. **Schlieffen Plan**: Germany’s military strategy to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium before turning to fight Russia.
f. **Armistice**: An agreement to stop fighting, leading to a ceasefire; the Armistice of November 11, 1918, ended WWI hostilities.
g. **Fourteen Points**: President Wilson’s proposal for peace negotiations post-WWI that emphasized self-determination, free trade, and the establishment of the League of Nations.
h. **Self-determination**: The principle that nations and peoples have the right to determine their own political status and governance.
1. **What was the Schlieffen Plan? Which country did it propose to attack first?**
The Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy devised by Germany to win a two-front war against France and Russia. It proposed to attack France first, quickly defeating it before turning to confront Russia.
2. **What was the purpose of Germany’s u-boat strategy?**
Germany's u-boat (submarine) strategy aimed to cut off supplies to the Allies, mainly Britain, through unrestricted submarine warfare. This was to weaken the Allies’ naval abilities and force them into submission.
3. **When and what was Armistice Day?**
Armistice Day is observed on November 11, 1918, marking the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I on the Western Front.
4. **What was the Zimmermann Note?**
The Zimmermann Note was a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico in January 1917, proposing a military alliance against the United States. It promised Mexico the territories of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona if the Central Powers won the war.
5. **What event started the progression of World War I?**
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914, is widely considered the immediate catalyst for the start of World War I.
6. **MAIN causes of World War I:**
- **Militarism**: The arms race and military buildup among European nations.
- **Alliances**: Complex treaties and alliances created a web of obligations.
- **Imperialism**: Competition for colonies and global dominance.
- **Nationalism**: Ethnic groups seeking independence and nations asserting power.
7. **What happened as a result of the First Battle of the Marne?**
The First Battle of the Marne (September 1914) halted the German advance into France and effectively ended Germany's hopes for a quick victory, leading to a prolonged stalemate and trench warfare on the Western Front.
8. **List the new technology advancements of WW1 we covered in class.**
- Machine guns
- Tanks
- Airplanes
- Poison gas
- Submarines (U-boats)
- Artillery advancements
- Wireless communication
9. **Two major fronts of WWI were:**
- The Western Front
- The Eastern Front
10. **How was the Homefront impacted by WWI?**
The Homefront saw mobilization of industries for war production, rationing of resources, changes in gender roles as women took on jobs typically held by men, and widespread use of propaganda to support the war effort.
11. **What is total war?**
Total war is a war strategy that involves the complete mobilization of society's resources for the war effort, affecting not just the military but also civilians and the economy.
12. **New products and inventions available to consumers in the 1920s led many, especially Americans, to doing what?**
The innovations led to increased consumerism, with many Americans buying new products on credit, contributing to a culture of excess and materialism.
13. **What is trench warfare and what were the immediate results of it?**
Trench warfare is a type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. The immediate results included high casualties, stalemate conditions, and horrific living conditions for soldiers.
14. **When did the U.S. join WWI and why was it significant?**
The U.S. joined WWI on April 6, 1917. It was significant because American troops and resources provided a much-needed boost to the Allies, helping turn the tide in the war.
15. **What was Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas to promote peace called?**
Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas was called the "Fourteen Points."
16. **What were the flaws in the Treaty of Versailles?**
Key flaws included excessive punitive measures against Germany, failure to establish a lasting peace, ignored ethnic self-determination, and the Treaty’s harsh reparations which contributed to political and economic instability in Germany.
17. **Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?**
The U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations potentially infringing on U.S. sovereignty and dragging the country into foreign conflicts.
18. **What were the two alliances of World War I and what were their major members?**
- **Allied Powers**: Major members included France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States.
- **Central Powers**: Major members included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
19. **Why is the sinking of the Lusitania significant?**
The sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915, by a German U-boat killed 1,198 passengers, including 128 Americans, and was significant in turning public opinion in the U.S. against Germany and contributed to the eventual U.S. entry into the war.
20. **What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?**
The Russian Revolution led to Russia’s withdrawal from WWI through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in March 1918, allowing Germany to concentrate its forces on the Western Front.
21. **What did the Dawes Plan do?**
The Dawes Plan, established in 1924, aimed to stabilize the German economy by restructuring Germany's reparations payments and providing American loans for economic recovery.
22. **What caused the German economy to collapse in 1922-23?**
Hyperinflation due to massive reparations payments, economic instability, and reliance on foreign loans led to the collapse of the German economy during this period.
23. **What caused the Great Depression in many nations to become worse?**
Factors such as protectionist trade policies, the collapse of international trade, bank failures, and the impact of the stock market crash of 1929 exacerbated the Great Depression in many countries.
24. **Describe the following terms:**
a. **Total war**: A conflict where nations mobilize all resources for the war effort, involving both military and civilian participation.
b. **Conscription**: Mandatory enlistment for military service, often referred to as "the draft."
c. **Contraband**: Goods that are illegal to trade, especially in wartime; items intended for military use by enemy forces.
d. **Propaganda**: Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view during the wartime.
e. **Schlieffen Plan**: Germany’s military strategy to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium before turning to fight Russia.
f. **Armistice**: An agreement to stop fighting, leading to a ceasefire; the Armistice of November 11, 1918, ended WWI hostilities.
g. **Fourteen Points**: President Wilson’s proposal for peace negotiations post-WWI that emphasized self-determination, free trade, and the establishment of the League of Nations.
h. **Self-determination**: The principle that nations and peoples have the right to determine their own political status and governance.