Troubles in Europe
WWI Begins
U.S Neutrality
America's Entry
Miscellaneous
100
The assassination of this man in the city of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was the major event that sparked the start of WWI.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
100
A type of fighting which became more popular as the war went on and consisted of soldiers sitting in long, dugout areas on either side of the battlefield while enduring rats, dead bodies and horrible smells, as well as fighting the enemy. Oh, and don't forget to keep your head down!
What is trench warfare?
100
TRUE or FALSE
Most Americans wanted the United States to enter WWI.
FALSE
Most American did NOT want the United States to enter WWI.
100
The Germans used these underwater vessels to sneak up on enemy (and neutral) ships and sink them from the depths of the ocean.
What are u-boats (submarines)?
100
Which country was NOT part of the Allies?
A. Great Britain
B. Russia
C. France
D. Greenland
D. Greenland
The Allies consisted of Great Britain, France and Russia (and eventually the United States!)
200
A feeling of intense loyalty to your country.
What is nationalism?
200
This new weapon, used by the Germans at first, became popular amongst all combatants in WWI which required the use of protective equipment to defend against its lingering effects.
What is poison gas?
200
What is propaganda?
200
The Russian government was ruled by one czar (a king) before the revolution of 1917. A government with one ruler is a(an) _______________.
A. democracy
B. oligarchy
C. theocracy
D. autocracy
D. autocracy
200
This man, who many historians believe is the most important person in modern history due to his actions, conducted an assassination that started WWI.
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
300
Which country was NOT part of the Triple Alliance?
A. Germany
B. Belgium
C. Austria- Hungary
D. Italy
B. Belgium
Triple Alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
300
The first battle of WWI, named after the river it was fought at, ended in a German defeat and forced both sides to realize that this war would not be over quickly.
A.Battle of the Somme
B. Battle of Verdun
C. Battle of Paris
D. Battle of the Marne
D. Battle of the Marne
The Battle of the Marne forced both sides to recognize that this war would not be over soon.
300
During the 1916 election, this U.S president and his democratic party ran on the slogan "He Kept Us Out Of War", which narrowly gave him the victory over republican candidate Charles Evans Hughes.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
300
TRUE or FALSE
Although technically neutral, the United States traded with countries from both the Allies and Central Powers at different points during the conflict.
True
300
The search and need for raw materials and new trade markets that forced countries to compete with each other when acquiring new lands.
What is imperialism?
400
Which country was NOT part of the Triple Entente?
A. Great Britain
B. Russia
C. Portugal
D. France
C. Portugal
Triple Entente consisted of Russia, Great Britain and France
400
This battle is considered the longest and bloodiest battle of WWI, resulting in well over 1 million casualties.
A. Battle of the Somme
B. Battle of Verdun
C. Battle of Paris
D. Battle of the Mississippi
B. Battle of Verdun
400
Which groups in the United States favored the Central Powers?
A. Americans of Irish and German descent.
B. Americans of Eastern European descent.
C. Americans of British decent
D. African Americans and Native Americans.
A. Americans of Irish and German descent.
400
A promise that the Germans made after sinking two "neutral" passenger ships, one being British (the Lusitania) and another French, carrying American citizens, which said they would warn neutral ships before choosing to attack them.
What is the Sussex Pledge?
400
Which country was NOT part of the Central Powers?
A. Germany
B. Denmark
C. Austria Hungary
D. Ottoman Empire
B. Denmark
500
Due to militarism, countries began to build up their armies and navies to compete with the rest of the world. ___________ was known for having the strongest navy in the world.
A. United States of America
B. Great Britain
C. Austria-Hungary
D. Russia
B. Great Britain
500
Germany invaded _______ in order to get to France at the start of the war.
A. Spain
B. Belgium
C. Switzerland
D. Great Britain
B. Belgium
500
The United States trading with and loaning money to these two countries angered the Germans and forced them to take drastic actions against ships carrying American citizens as well as some war supplies.
(You can only guess two countries. Each one you answer correctly is 250 pts.)
What is Great Britain and France?
500
The Zimmerman Note was sent by telegram with the intent to go to Mexico to convince them to attack the U.S in the event they entered the war. Thankfully, this country, a member of the Allies and the Triple Entente, intercepted this telegram and alerted the U.S of Germany's plan.
What is Great Britain (U.K)?
500
MR. CLOUTIER TRIVIA! (500 pts)
How do you spell my daughter's name?
A. Vivian
B. Vivienne
C. Vivianne
D. Vivien
B. Vivienne