Flashcard Topic 11/Ln 3 (WWI Ends)

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Which European nation had the largest army in 1914?

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Germany

Answer explanation

In 1914, Germany had the largest army in Europe, with a well-organized military structure and significant resources, surpassing France, Russia, and Austria-Hungary in terms of troop numbers.

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Serbia, Russia, France, and Great Britain were the ____________ Powers during WWI.

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Allied

Answer explanation

Serbia, Russia, France, and Great Britain were part of the Allied Powers during WWI, opposing the Central Powers. The term 'Allied' specifically refers to the coalition of nations fighting against the Central Powers.

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__________ is a term that refers to when a nation channels all of its resources into a war effort.

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total war

Answer explanation

Total war is a term that describes a situation where a nation dedicates all its resources and efforts towards the war, impacting both military and civilian sectors. This distinguishes it from strategies like limited engagement.

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All the nations that participated in the ‘Great War’ implemented ______, requiring all young men to be ready for military service. This is known as the draft in the United States.

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conscription

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'conscription', which refers to the mandatory enlistment of individuals into military service. During the Great War, many nations implemented conscription to ensure they had enough soldiers.

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A British blockade that stopped military supplies, food, and clothing from reaching Germany, along with a failing potato crop, caused Germany to experience ____ in 1916 and 1917.

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Turnip Winters

Answer explanation

The British blockade and poor potato harvest led to severe food shortages in Germany during 1916-1917, known as the Turnip Winters, where turnips became a staple food due to the lack of other supplies.

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The torpedoing and sinking of the British cruise liner, _________, by a German u-boat, resulted in about ____ passengers killed, including 128 Americans.

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Lusitania, 1198

Answer explanation

The British cruise liner Lusitania was torpedoed by a German u-boat in 1915, resulting in approximately 1198 deaths, including 128 Americans. This tragic event significantly influenced public opinion against Germany during World War I.

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What event in 1917 most benefited the Allies?

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The United States declared war against Germany

Answer explanation

The United States declaring war against Germany in 1917 significantly boosted the Allies' resources and morale, providing fresh troops and supplies, which was crucial for turning the tide of the war in their favor.

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Anti-German sentiment among North Americans increased as a result of the _________ to the ambassador of Mexico stating that if Mexico joined the war on the side of the Central powers, then Germany would help Mexico reconquer the territory of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.

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Zimmermann telegram

Answer explanation

Anti-German sentiment surged after the Zimmermann telegram revealed Germany's proposal to Mexico, promising support to reclaim territories if Mexico joined the Central Powers. This directly fueled distrust and hostility towards Germany.

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Woodrow Wilson's goal in stating “There shall be no private international understandings of any kind but [instead] diplomacy shall proceed always frankly and in the public view.”

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secret treaties and agreements

Answer explanation

Wilson aimed to eliminate secret treaties and promote transparency in diplomacy, as indicated by his call for negotiations to occur in public view, contrasting with the clandestine agreements that had previously shaped international relations.

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Which of President Woodrow Wilson’s war goals do these words reflect? “We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.” —Woodrow Wilson

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to make the world safe for democracy

Answer explanation

Wilson's statement emphasizes the importance of securing the rights of mankind, aligning with his goal "to make the world safe for democracy," which reflects his vision for a peaceful and just international order.