1919.
The "Spark" that started the war.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
World War 1 was more destructive than other wars because...
Modern Weapons were more deadly.
Deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other
Stalemate.
Germany was correct that what was on board the Lusitania?
Weapons/Ammunition.
Treaty Ending World War 1
Treaty of Versailles.
Having pride in your country, willing to defend it
Nationalism.
Why was it difficult to gain an advantage over the enemy in trench warfare?
The machine gun made it almost impossible.
All people and resources to the war effort and imposing censorship of the press (2 Words)
Total War.
Which Country was the first to declare war?
Austria-Hungary.
Payments for war damage.
Reparations.
Building up armed forces, getting ready for war.
Militarism.
Germany's plan for fighting France and Russia.
The Schlieffen Plan
Peace plan by President Wilson that called for the League of Nations.
Fourteen Points
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
A message from Germany to Mexico that offered Mexico help if they invaded the United States. This turned the U.S. against Germany.
Armistice.
Agreements or promises to defend and help another country
Alliances.
What helped the Allies achieve the breakthrough that they needed in the war?
The involvement of the United States.
Groups of merchant ships surrounded by military ships for protection
Convoys.
They did not enter until 1917.
Representatives from Britain, U.S., France and Italy who wrote the Treaty of Versailles (2 Words)
Big Four
Trying to build up an empire, by taking control of weaker nations
Imperialism.
Which battle lasted for almost 11 months, the longest of the war?
Battle of Verdun
A war where one's enemy is worn down to the point of collapse by continuous losses in people, food, and weapons.
War of attrition.
Which of the following ended Russia’s involvement in World War I?