Weapons
What weapon was Germany known most for using?
Submarines (U-boats)
Which country was forced to accept full responsibility for causing WW1 in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What skin condition was common among soldiers standing for long periods in waterlogged trenches?
Trench foot
Which country switched sides during WW1?
Italy
What event led to WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What weapon was the most destructive during WW1?
Artillery
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty that officially ended World War One
What were common creatures that grew to huge sizes, often due to food and waste in trenches?
Rats
What side was France, Great Britain, and Russia on in WW1?
Triple Entente/Allied Powers
What was WW1 called before WW2?
The Great War
What weapon was widely used among all countries during WW1?
Bayonets
When was the Treaty of Versailles created?
June 28, 1919
How long did Trench Warfare last?
4 years
What side was Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy on in WW1?
Triple Alliance/Central Powers
Who was the president of the United States during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
Which weapon replaced bayonets for clearing trenches?
Grenades
Which country wasn't in the Treaty of Versailles?
Russia
How long was it until soldiers were rotated in the trenches during WW1?
4 to 7 days
What was unrestricted submarine warfare used for ?
To break the Allied naval blockade
What was the League of Nations?
An organization created as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, that was created to ensure peace.
What were some new weapons that were created during WW1?
Tanks, poison gas, flamethrowers, and advanced aircraft.
Which four people created the Treaty of Versailles?
Woodrow Wilson (USA), Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (Britain), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy)
What was "No Man's Land"?
The dangerous, disputed ground situated between front-line trenches of Allied and German forces on the Western Front
What was the Lusitania ship?
A British ship that was sunk by German submarines; a major turning point in WW1
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
A secret proposal from Germany to Mexico, suggesting a military alliance against the United States if the U.S. were to enter World War I