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- 1 What new weapons made fighting the WWI deadlier than fighting in previous wars?
- 2 What might of happened if Russia had not honored its agreement to defend Serbia?
- 3 What happened in 1917 in the war?
- 4 How did the new weapons in WW1 change warfare?
- 5 How has modern warfare changed since WW1?
- 6 What were the most common weapons used in WW1?
What new weapons made fighting the WWI deadlier than fighting in previous wars?
What made WWI much more deadly than previous wars? New and improved guns and artillery caused more casualties. Poison gas terrified soldiers.
What might of happened if Russia had not honored its agreement to defend Serbia?
What might have happened if Russia had not honored its agreement to defend Serbia? Serbia would have fallen to the Austria-Hungary/German forces without Russia stepping in with their armed forces to fight with them. They slowed the German advance but could not stop it.
Which was the overt act that prompted the United States to enter the war?
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| What are historically considered cause of World War I? | US isolationism, imperialism, and European arms race |
|---|---|
| What methods did the US use to fund World War I? | Raise taxes, bonds, and loans from banks and wealthy Americans |
| What overt act caused the US to enter World War I? | Zimmerman Note |
What major historical event happened in 1917?
February 3 – World War I: The United States breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany. Congress and Senate override a veto by President Woodrow Wilson to reinstate the Immigration Act of 1917, which allows more restrictions on immigration to the U.S., including the wholesale ban of people from much of Asia.
What happened in 1917 in the war?
1917 saw the entry of America into World War One, the result of Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare. 1917 also saw the start of the Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres. March 12th: President Wilson ordered the arming of US merchant ships.
How did the new weapons in WW1 change warfare?
Artillery – Large guns, called artillery, were improved during World War I including anti-aircraft guns to shoot down enemy planes. Some large artillery guns could launch shells nearly 80 miles. Machine gun – The machine gun was improved during the war. It was made much lighter and easier to move around.
What new weapons were used in WW1?
Military technology of the time included important innovations in machine guns, grenades, and artillery, along with essentially new weapons such as submarines, poison gas, warplanes and tanks.
What new weapons made fighting in World War I deadlier?
About 2 million were registered and ¾ of them went to fight. What new weapons made fighting in World War I deadlier than fighting in previous wars? The deadly weapons used in World War I were the tank and the airplane. The tank was built from metal so bullets couldn’t break it and they could go through barbed wires.
How has modern warfare changed since WW1?
Changes in Modern Warfare. Chemical weapons – World War I also introduced chemical weapons to warfare. Germany first used chlorine gas to poison unsuspecting Allied troops. Later, the more dangerous mustard gas was developed and used by both sides. By the end of the war, troops were equipped with gas masks and the weapon was less effective.
What were the most common weapons used in WW1?
The majority of the casualties in the war were inflicted using artillery. Some large artillery guns could launch shells nearly 80 miles. Machine gun – The machine gun was improved during the war.
How did modern weapons contribute to the First World War?
The opening months of the First World War caused profound shock due to the huge casualties caused by modern weapons. Losses on all fronts for the year 1914 topped five million, with a million men killed. This was a scale of violence unknown in any previous war. The cause was to be found in the lethal combination of mass armies and modern weaponry.