The War Begins
What year did WW1 begin in Europe?
1914
How many years did the U.S. remain neutral before fighting in the war?
3 years
What date (month, day, year) did WW1 end?
November 11, 1918
What was the big event that sparked the beginning of the war?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is the belief that one's country is better than others?
Nationalism
Between what two countries did World War 1 begin with?
Serbia and Austria-Hungary
Who was the President of the U.S. during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
What agreement was signed after the war that required Germany to take full responsibility for the war?
Treaty of Versailles
Who declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary
Imperialism
What were the two main powers (sides) of the war called?
Allied Powers and Central Powers
What was the name of the British passenger liner that was attacked by Germans and killed 1,198 people including 128 Americans?
Lusitania
Name two things Germany had to do as a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
Accept full responsibility for causing the war.
Not be allowed to make or export weapons.
Give up many territories.
Pay countries hurt by the war.
What ship did Germany sink that angered Americans?
Lusitania
What is it called when one country forms a friendship with another country?
Alliances
Which side included Great Britian, Russia, France and Italy?
Allied Powers
What year did the U.S. get involved in WW1?
1917
In what country is the city of Versailles located?
France
Which side (power) won the war?
Allied Powers
What is a form of war where each side dug trenches and soldiers fought in them?
Trench Warfare
Which side included Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire?
Central Powers
What was the name of the telegram that British agents intercepted from Germany to Mexico?
Zimmerman Telegram
How much money did Germany have to pay in Reparations?
$33 billion
What treaty went into effect to keep peace?
Treaty of Versailles
What did the Germans call their submarines?
U-boat