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Causes of World War I

France in World War I

WW1 (1914-1918) Differing Viewpoints ?Family Feud? Many of the leaders of the countries are related ?Fall of the Eagles? Hohenzollerns, Hapsburg, and Romanoff dynasties all fall at the end of the war All of these families had eagles in their family crests ?The War to End All Wars? Causes of the War: The Alliance System Triple Entente Britain, France, and Russia Italy switches sides when they become the Allied Powers Triple Alliance Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Turkey replaces Italy when they become the Central Powers. By getting Turkey, they were able to shut off Russia?s imports and exports (they control the Bosporus and Dardanelle straits.) The Major Players: 1914-17 Allied Nicholas II (Russia) George V (Britain) Victor Emmanuel III () President Poincare (France)

Europe in the 1920's

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French Third Republic

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Germany

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Europe after ww1 Europe in the 1920?s Germany From the German Point of View Lost?but not forgotten country. Baltic states Germany loses territory to Denmark, Poland. Gives Alsace Loraine. Stabbed in the back theory Veterans thought they fought too hard to loose- somebody must have screwed them over from within Jews Also thought the politicians shouldn?t have surrendered and signed armistice Revolutions Tons of communist revolutions in 1918 None were successful German Freikorps are instrumental in putting down the revolutions In between police and military Because of the armistice they can?t have a large army, so they can join this. Communists were led by Rosa Luxemburg who lead the Sparticist league She was murdered by the freikorps Weimar Republic is the government Elected officials

Just War Theory

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Justification of War There are three broad positions on whether war can be justified or not. Realpolitik Suggests that war, as a political act, needs no moral justification. war is accepted as a universal norm of human history, peace is always temporary While criticizing liberal approach, the realist believed that it is better to be ?hard-headed? than ?wrongheaded? Just war theory ? suggests that war can be justified only if it conforms to moral principles. The idea of a ?just war? is based on the assumption that war can be justified and should be judged on the basis of ethical criteria. Pacifism ? suggesting that war, as an unnecessary evil, can never be justified. Just War Theory Origin and history

World War I Study Guide

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Outline of World War I

WWI Study Guide Reading: Chapter 13 Can you? ?Select examples of advancements in technology, communication and transportation and explain how some have improved lives and others have had negative consequences? ?Define militarism? Militarism - the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. ?Explain how militarism leads to an increase in distrust between countries? European countries built up massive armies and stocks of weapons. Countries were ready to fight and each country had to watch it?s back from an ambush, since they all had the weapons to do so. You could say militarism was a cause of WWI. ?Define alliances?

History Alive! Chapter 23 Study Guide

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United States in World War I

20th century in the United States

Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur

American Expeditionary Forces

Meuse-Argonne Offensive

Argonne

John J. Pershing

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Study Guide for Chapter 23 The Course and Conduct of World War I Key Content Terms Define and explain the significance of each Key Content Term listed below. Selective Service Act American Expeditionary Force 369th Regiment convoy system Meuse-Argonne Offensive Key Content Questions Consult History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals and your reading notes to answer the following questions. 1. How did the United States recruit and train the thousands of soldiers needed to make a difference in the war? 2. What role did General Pershing insist the American forces play in the war? Why? 3. Explain how new methods of warfare and new weapons resulted from specific needs on the battlefield. 4. Analyze why the Meuse-Argonne Offensive marked a turning point in the war.

History Alive! Chapter 22 Study Guide

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United States home front during World War I

Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

World War I

International relations theory

Non-interventionism

American entry into World War I

Preparedness Movement

Submarine warfare

Zimmermann Telegram

Study Guide for Chapter 22 From Neutrality to War Key Content Terms Define and explain the significance of each Key Content Term listed below. Central powers Allied powers U-boat Lusitania unrestricted submarine warfare Sussex pledge preparedness movement Zimmerman note Key Content Questions Consult History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals and your reading notes to answer the following questions. Explain how conditions in Europe caused an assassination to turn into a global conflict. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of American neutrality at the outset of World War I. How did the use of unrestricted submarine warfare contribute to anti- German sentiment in the United States?

History Alive! Chapter 20 Study Guide

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Philippines

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Spain–United States relations

Cuba

Saaim Khan 2.28.17 Study Guide for Chapter 20 The Spanish-American War Key Content Terms Define and explain the significance of each Key Content Term listed below. Yellow journalism: This was a style of exaggerated reporting that often stretched the truth of the stories which were published in a particular newspaper. This was most significant for the newspapers themselves as this strategy helped them gain readers by the thousands. USS Maine: This was an American battleship that was sent by President William McKinley to Cuba in order to protect American interests. Unfortunately, it was sunk in the Havana harbor, shortly after the de L?me incident. This came as an extreme shock and a reason for alarm for many Americans and eventually pushed America to war with Spain

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Spain–United States relations

Cuba

Saaim Khan 2.28.17 Study Guide for Chapter 20 The Spanish-American War Key Content Terms Define and explain the significance of each Key Content Term listed below. Yellow journalism: This was a style of exaggerated reporting that often stretched the truth of the stories which were published in a particular newspaper. This was most significant for the newspapers themselves as this strategy helped them gain readers by the thousands. USS Maine: This was an American battleship that was sent by President William McKinley to Cuba in order to protect American interests. Unfortunately, it was sunk in the Havana harbor, shortly after the de L?me incident. This came as an extreme shock and a reason for alarm for many Americans and eventually pushed America to war with Spain

World War 2

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Persecution of Christians

Nazism

Chancellors of Germany

World War II

Adolf Hitler

Cornell Notes Topic / Objective: Name: Jack Joa Class: Period: Date: Essential Question: Questions: Notes: Aftermath of WW1 Nearly every major country in Europe was bankrupt Many countries had unstable democracies: multiple political parties, little experience with democracy, many changes in leadership Versailles Treaty League of Nations: Weak and ineffective, no control of major conflicts, no progress in disarmament, no effective military force. The Great Depression After the Crash, Americans quit buying European goods due to tariffs. World trade down 65% Britain was hurt but recovered due to high tariffs, increased taxes, regulated currency, and lowered interest rates

World War 1

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