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WORLD WAR I (the war to end all wars) - Coggle Diagram
WORLD WAR I (the war to end all wars)
When did the war break out?
1914 - assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Germany marched through Belgium to attack France.
When did the war end?
November 11, 1918 - the Treaty of Versailles, signed by the leaders. American participation will accelerate the German defeat
What was ‘shell shock’?
term coined by doctors to allude to the psychological effect of explosions and bullets.
Why did Britain declare war in Germany?
Great Britain declared war on Germany for having passed through Belgium (neutral land) to attack France, It declared to fight for freedom and democracy.
Stagnation and trench warfare in the West
Machine guns vs a human charge
New technology gas, airplanes
What powers were involved in the war?
involved the powers of Central Europe (Germany, Austria and Hungary) and the Triple Alliance (Great Britain and the British Empire, Russia and allies)
Why did Germany almost defaet the Allies in the first few weeks of war?
Germany had better equipment, trained soldiers and a clear plan of attack.
When did the United States join the war?
April 2, 1917 - war to end all others and for democracy
What did President Wilson devise?
the President proposed fourteen points to elaborate the peace treaty and organized the League of Nations for discussions without providing for war but the United States and the European Powers did not adhere
What were the effects of the war?
The war caused nine million deaths, the ruin of four empires, the communist revolution in Russia, the rise to power of dictators
The domino effect
Austria vs Serbia; -Russia vs Austria; -Germany joined with Austria; -France and Britain ve Austria and Germany