WWI and the Russian Revolution
WWI was caused over many things. The main reasons why WWI started was because of; Militarism, Allies, Imperialism, and Nationalism. Countries around Europe were building up their military to a point that it became a competition to see who had the biggest army. With that being done, it also showed that they were ready for a war , if any. There were also many allies with countries that got out of hand. The whole fight began with Germany against Serbia, but then their allies stepped in to help, and a big war happened. The European countries were also fighting each other for colonies due to Imperialism. Countries were also provoking each other with their nationalism, thinking that they are better than the others. When Russia lost WWI, it went to a state of depression, and from that, the Russian Revolution emerged.
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Main CausesMilitarism
Allies Imperialism Nationalism |
US involvement in the WarThe United States was not involved directly at first. At first they sent food and supplies to their allies. But the US got involved directly in the war due to the sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats. Also, Germany sent a telegraph ( The Zimmerman Note) to Mexico saying that they should take the US out, and the US entered the war after those two incidents.
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Paris Peace ConferenceThe Paris Peace Conference was a meeting of the Big Three to see what the punishment for Germany was going to be. The Big Three consists of Britain, France, and the US. They also created the League of Nations after the Paris Peace Conference took place.
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Vocab:
Militarism: The belief that the people should have a strong military to protect their nation.
Stalemate: A position in a war when neither side is winning or losing.
League of Nations: Formed after the Paris Peace Conference as a result of WWI.
Suffrage: The ability to vote in political elections.
Bolsheviks: A member of the Russian Social democratic party.
Militarism: The belief that the people should have a strong military to protect their nation.
Stalemate: A position in a war when neither side is winning or losing.
League of Nations: Formed after the Paris Peace Conference as a result of WWI.
Suffrage: The ability to vote in political elections.
Bolsheviks: A member of the Russian Social democratic party.