History of WWI and WWII

Which of the following was NOT a factor that set the wheels in motion for World War I?

Which of the following was NOT a factor that set the wheels in motion for World War I?

There are 5 interpretations of what caused world war I. Choose the correct 5 below.

it can be argued that WWI was the result of a dysfunctional alliance system.  Fixed alliances give no room for manouvere and public opinion can limit the success of policy (e.g Anti-german sentiment in France). What are some criticisms of this interpretation?

German imperialism is often used to explain the origins of WWI. Fritz Fischer said that Germany had a pre-meditated plan for European domination. Germany before WWI was a deeply troubled society with problems between religions (protestant vs Catholic), Identity (Saxon, prussian, bavarian?) and class (working class aggrieved).  The government attempted to bring Germans together in the common endeavour of foreign expansion - war as a way of solving domestic problems. Which of the following are criticisms of this popular theory?

It has been argued that Germany went to war in WWI because it suffered from Geo-political vulnerability. It's rivals put together were more powerful than Germany and Germany was falling behind in the arms race. It was left in a defensive position. Which of the following are an argument AGAINST this position?

WWI has been presented as a "Third Balkan War". There was chronic instability in the region as a result of the first and second Balkan wars of 1912-1913. There was rivalry between Russia and Austria-Hungary on issues they both perceived as vital (Black Sea, key artery for Russians). The Balkans were a breeding ground for ethnic nationalism and Austria-Hungary was concerned about the Serbs. The diplomatic system simply failed to cope.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of this position?

Military factors have been blamed for the origins of WWI. it has been argued that Germany instigated a pre-emptive war because they were falling behind in the arms race. The Germans had the Schlieffen plan and wanted to use it. They knew Russia could not mobilise quickly and knew they could so they made the most of it. Which of the following are criticisms of this argument?

Which countries remained neutral during WWI

True or false:

The Germans started WWI at a substantial disadvantage with less people, army and ships than the Allied powers

True or false:

The Germans only ever had a chance of winning a quick war in WWI

The Germans took a series of gambles in WWI to try and win the war. Which 5 are correct below:

The Schlieffen plan was the German plan to invade France via Belgium. The British and French halted the German advance at the gates of Paris. Why did this plan fail?

Germany's Schlieffen plan has failed. They are now fighting a war on two fronts and Russia has fully mobilised. In 1915 they launch an offensive on the Eastern Front to attack Russia but they fail. Why?

The Schlieffen plan and the German offensive on the Eastern front in 1915 have failed. The Germans decide to attack the French at Verdun (Feb 1916) with the intent to draw their troops in and bleed them to death and force them to drop out of the war. Over one million men on either side die, but this plan fails. Why?

The Schlieffen plan, the German offensive on the eastern front and the Battle of Verdun have all failed. Germany realises it can't win the war whilst the USA is supplying food, etc to Britain and France. They decide to starve the Allies to death by using unrestricted submarine warfare. They use the U-boat to sink submarines and Britain suffers major losses, but the plan once again fails. Why?

The Schlieffen plan, the German offensive on the eastern front, the Battle of Verdun and the Unrestricted submarine warfare have all failed. Germany has one last chance to win WWI. In 1917 the Russians are knocked out of the war. The Germans transfer the majority of their army from the Eastern front to the west and throw everything they've got in a last ditch effort to beat Britain and France before the USA can mobilise and be involved.  They starve civilians to ensure that their troops are well fed, they place their best troops at the front line but still they lose. Why?

what are 4 key changes to military technology that changed warfare in WWI?

What was the main problem with the kill zone in WWI?

What was the main problem of mobility of soldiers crossing the kill zone in WWI?

What was the main problem with supply in warfare in WWI?

What was the single biggest problem of almost all offenses of WWI?

The balance of power in warfare shifts depending on technology. During WWI the balance of power was more in favour of the defender. Why?

Why was medicine in WWI so significant?

What are some changes in medicine in WWI that were important to the survival of soldiers?

How were medical staff involved in WWI?

What were the "one hundred days" of 1918? What characterised this period of fighting?

Which two major European powers were not represented at the Paris Peace conference?

What were some characteristics of David Lloyd George?

What are some characteristics of US President Woodrow Wilson?

What are some characteristics of Georges Clemenceau?

Why were the central powers massively out produced in WWI?