Terms
Nations that are building armies are making many weapons and are teaching many people to be soldiers.
What are Building armies?
After WWII.
When did the name change to WWI?
This tracked vehicle was first used during WWI.
What is a tank?
The US entered the war this year.
What is 1917?
This nation fought against the Central Powers.
What are Allies?
The Great War
What was the war originally called?
This dangerous gas was created by something you might also find on your hot dog.
What is mustard gas?
The year WWI started.
What is 1914?
This nation fought against the allies.
What are Central Powers?
The prince of Austria-Hungary was shot and killed by a person in Serbia. The people of Austria-Hungary were very angry. Their army attacked Serbia. Serbia was one of the Allies. Now the Allies had to keep their promise to help Serbia fight. All the Central Powers had to keep their promise to help Austria-Hungary fight. WWI began.
Explain the main reason why World War 1 began and how.
The nations of the Central Powers.
Who is Germany, Austria-Hungarian Empire?
The year WWI ended?
What is 1918-1919?
A neutral nation does not fight or help either side.
What does Neutral mean?
This organization was formed after the war to help prevent future world wars.
What is the League of Nations?
We are the Triple Entente'/Allies.
Who are GB, France, Russia, (later the US)?
The war officially ended on this day of this month in 1919.
What is Nov. 11th?
Americans bought liberty bonds to help the government pay for WWI.
What are Liberty Bonds?
This treaty was imposed upon Germany at the conclusion of the war.
What is the treaty of Versailles?
The US sent ships filled with food and weapons to the Allies. Germany did not want the US to help the Allies so they attacked American ships. The president decides its time to fight. Two million American soldiers fought in Europe.
Describe how the United States got involved and helped the Allies win the war.
4-5 years is how long
How many years did the war last for?