5 World War I 1 When did World War I officially begin a August 1914 2 What was the key rivalry that led to WWI a Great Britain V s Germany 3 What countries formed the Entente or Allies a Great Britain b France c Russia d e Italy Later Japan 4 What countries formed the Central Powers alliance a Germany b Austria Hungary Empire c Turkey Ottoman Empire 5 What was the basic underlying cause of WWI a Heir to Austrian throne was assassinated b The web of entangling rivalries and alliances caused a local problem in Easter Europe to escalate in to major World War 6 Until World War II what was the name of this war a The Great War 7 Who was president during WWI and when was he elected a Woodrow Wilson 1912 8 When news of the European war first reached the United States how did the president respond a America must be Impartial in thought as well as in action b Neutrality 9 Why did the president finally ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany a 5 U S merchant ships sunk by Germany submarines 10 What famous statement did Wilson make at this point The World must be made safe for democracy a 12 What is the name of the famous speech Wilson gave to Congress later regarding the war 11 WHEN did Congress declare war a April 1917 a fourteen points 13 WHEN did he give this speech a January 1918 14 Explain why Wilson gave this speech a End German aggression for good b Enable people around the world to decide what kind of government they want 15 What did Wilson mean by the right to self determination 16 What was the official name of the U S armed forces in WWI What was the nickname for U S a soldiers a American Expeditionary Force b Doughboys 17 What was the most characteristic aspect of WW Why a Freedom for people to choose the government they want 18 How many U S troops eventually served in France When did they begin to arrive a Spring 1918 19 What impact did the arrival of U S troops have on the war a Was able to push back the German Army 20 What was the worldwide body count for WWI How many U S troops died in this war a 17 million deaths worldwide b 126 000 American death 21 Who were the Big Four leaders who met in Paris to determine the terms of the peace treaties a France b Great Britian c d United States Italy 22 WHEN did they meet a Spring of 1919 created a Germany b Japan c China d Vietnam e Israel 23 In addition to the treaty with Germany what other issues had to be settled a National boundaries 24 In regard to future trouble where were five major hot spots that the peace negotiations 25 The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany in what FIVE major ways a Take full blame for world war I b Pay huge reparations bills to France and Great Britian c Give up all of its oversees colonies d Shrink army to small size and give up its navy e Suffer other territorial penalties 26 Where was Hitler when WWI ended a In a hospital recovering from a gas attack when he heard the news he cried 27 What career path did Hitler decide to follow at that point What did he later say quotation a To go into politics b My own fate became known to me I for my part decided to go into politics 28 Japanese delegates went to the Paris peace talks looking for what TWO things a Greater Respect recognition of Racial Equality b Clear rights to new territory i Pacific Islands Marians Marshall ii China Territory Shantung 29 Why did Japan get involved in WWI a To get new territories 30 What kind of resolution did the Japanese want to see included in the League of Nations charter a All races are equal 31 What resolution did the Big Four leaders eventually approve a principle of the equality of nations and just treatment of their nationals 32 What territory did Japan want to keep a China Territory Shantung 33 Who objected to this desire WHY a China b They believed shantung belong to them 34 How did the Chinese react to the final decision a Was outraged 35 Who was one of the angry Chinese leaders What did this man eventually achieve a Mao Zedong b Turned china communists c People s republic of China 36 Why were the Japanese also angry at the end of the peace talks a They were disrespected and turned away 37 Ultimately that anger led to what action against the United States WHEN a Pearl Habor Dec 7 1941 38 Who was Ho Chi Minh a Wanted to see his country free from France got freedom from 14 pts look to communism and Vietnam 39 What country dominated Vietnam at this point as a colonial power 40 What ideology did Ho Chi Minh embrace as a result of the Paris peace talks 41 In the 1950s Ho Chi Minh forced France to do what a To let Vietnam be free 42 What country did Ho Chi Minh become the leader of What kind of government did this country a France a Communism have a Vietnam b Communism 43 The land of modern day Israel was once known as what a Palestine 44 Until World War I what empire controlled this area a Ottoman Empire 45 What was the Balfour Declaration WHEN was it declared a 1917 newland for Jewish people in Palestine to live in peace 46 What was the British Mandate stable community a Official open ended temporary control of a territory by Europe government to turn into 47 What promises did British military officials make to Arab leaders during World War I a If they fought against ottoman then they would help them form arobration 48 Why did violence soon erupt in Palestine a Lived in the same area and both wanted control 49 What did the British government do in 1948 in regard to Palestine a Ended the mandate 50 WHEN did Israel declare independence a 1948 51 What fateful decision did the United States immediately make a To back up the Jews in Palestine where Britain let off 52 Many years later difficulties in the Middle East eventually led to what horrific event in U S history a 9 11