Timeline
What year did the United States officially enter World War I?
1917
which event sparked the first conflicts to begin WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
what country replaced the Ottoman Empire in 1923?
Turkey
Which country were the ANZAC forces fighting against in the Gallipoli Campaign?
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
What was the name of the treaty signed that officially ended World War I?
the Treaty of Versailles
what date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 28, 1919
Which country was first to mobilize their army?
Russia
Which country switched sides from the Triple Alliance to the Triple Entente in 1915?
Italy
what was the most standard gun used by Australian soldiers?
short magazine Lee-Enfield Mark III rifle
Over 620 Australian soldiers died on the 25 April 1915, what happened on this date?
The first day of the Gallipoli campaign
What date did the Gallipoli Campaign begin?
25th April, 1915
What date did Austria declare war on Serbia?
28th July, 1914
Which Balkan country was an ally of Russia and was invaded by Austria-Hungary at the start of WWI?
Serbia
Which famous beach did the ANZAC forces land on during the Gallipoli Campaign?
Anzac Cove
What percentage of ANZAC soldiers who were embarked died throughout the whole war?
64%
what date did the Gallipoli Campaign end?
9th of January, 1916
What date did Russia declare they’re in a period prior to war, and what date did it go into effect?
25th of July, 1914, 26th of July, 1914.
What was the secret alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary called, which pledged mutual support in the event of a Russian attack?
the Dual Alliance
How long did the Gallipoli campaign last?
10 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days
What economic condition characterized by high inflation and unemployment affected many countries after WWI?
The great depression
What was the name of the British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, influencing the United States to join the war?
the RMS Lusitania
What was the next event after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? What happened AND the date it happened.
leaders from Austria-Hungary and Germany met to discuss possibilities of war with Serbia, Russia, and France on 5th/6th July, 1914
What countries joined the triple entente as WW1 progressed?
Japan, Belgium, Serbia, Italy, Romania, Portugal, Greece, and the United States
Which battle, that lasted from February to December 1916, became a symbol of French determination and resilience?
the Battle of Verdun
Which 4 empires collapsed as a result of WW1?
the Russian, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and German empires in 1918.