Unit 5 Review

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

• Germany faced stubborn resistance from Belgium

• Belgium surrendered without resistance

• France surrendered before any fighting

• Germany attacked Russia instead of France

What effect did four years of stalemate have?

• Quick resolution of the war

• No impact on the countries involved

• Peaceful negotiations between nations

• Increased casualties and devastation

Why did Russian defeats in WW1 lead to revolution?

• Economic prosperity in Russia

• Increased support for the monarchy

• Heavy casualties and military failures

• Successful military alliances

To what extent was World War 1 a 'global conflict'?

• Limited to Europe only

• Involved multiple continents

• Isolated to a few countries

• Had no impact outside Europe

How did the war end?

• With a peace treaty signed in Paris

• Through a series of military victories

• With the surrender of Germany in Berlin

• Armistice declared on 11/11/1918

What were the features of trench warfare?

• Complex systems of bunkers and trenches

• Quick and decisive battles

• Open field combat

• Use of guerrilla tactics

Why was this style of warfare so traumatic?

• Fear of enemy spies

• Constant fear of death and horrific living conditions

• Lack of advanced weaponry

• Due to lack of proper training

How was World War 1 a 'total war'?

• Limited to specific regions

• All parts of society were enlisted to fight

• No impact on civilians

• Only military personnel were involved

Why did WW1 have such an impact on the countries involved?

• Lack of casualties

• Human cost greater than any previous conflict

• Due to economic prosperity

• Lack of cultural memory

What was the Paris Peace Conference?

• A conference to resolve issues created by the war

• A cultural exchange program

• A military strategy meeting

• A peace treaty between Germany and France