World Leaders
Whats the name of the Archduke killed during WW1?
Franz Ferdinand
What happened to Germany after World War I?
Germany lost the war and was forced to accept blame
How did the Great Depression affect Germany?
It made unemployment worse and caused more suffering.
Name one country in the Allied Powers.
Great Britain, France, Russia, United States
What definition is this: Information used to influence people’s opinions or actions.
propaganda
Who was the last tsar of Russia?
Tsar Nicholas II was the last tsar.
What treaty punished Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany.
When did World War I begin?
1914
Name one country in the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire.
Why did the U.S. use propaganda during World War I?
To get support for the war.
Who was the president of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson was the U.S. president.
What did Germany have to do because of the treaty?
When did World War I end?
1918
Why did the United States join the war?
Because of attacks on ships and to help the Allies.
What are war bonds?
Money people loaned to the government to help pay for the war.
What happened to Tsar Nicholas II after the revolution?
He was forced to give up power and later executed.
What was hyperinflation?
Prices went up very fast, and money became almost worthless.
What two main sides or powers fought in the war?
What new weapons were used in WWI?
Machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and poison gas.
Did propaganda always show the truth?
No, it sometimes exaggerated or left out facts.
How did Hilter gain power after WW1?
Germany was struggling after World War I
What kind of government did Germany have after the war?
Weimar Republic.
What type of fighting was common in WWI?
Trench warfare.
Who won World War I?
The Allied Powers won.
Who is the fictional character created for recruitment posters during World War I?
Uncle Sam