Unit 5: Global Conflict Study Guide - World War I

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List the four long-term causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

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Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

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What was the immediate cause that started World War I?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

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What was an effect of trench warfare?

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Stalemate and high casualties.

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List five examples of new technology that existed during WWI.

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Machine guns, tanks, airplanes, poison gas, submarines.

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Why was the League of Nations an ineffective peacekeeping organization?

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It lacked enforcement power and the United States did not join.

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How did World War I cause the Russian Revolution?

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Economic hardship and military failures led to unrest and revolution in Russia.

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What was the result of the October Revolution in Russia?

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The Bolsheviks took control and established a communist government.

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Who was the primary leader of the Russian Revolution?

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Vladimir Lenin.

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What is the Zimmerman Telegram?

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A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States.

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What Treaty ended World War I?

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The Treaty of Versailles.