1914
What German military plan slowed down because troops were exhausted and supply lines broke down during August 1914?
The Schlieffen Plan slowed due to exhausted troops and disrupted supply lines.
What weapon caused panic but was limited by weather conditions and the development of gas masks?
Poison gas caused panic but was limited by wind direction and effective gas masks.
What long battle in 1916 aimed to “bleed France white” but resulted in massive casualties on both sides?
The Battle of Verdun
Which country’s entry into the war in April 1917 provided the Allies with new manpower and industrial support?
The United States entered the war
What treaty ended Russia’s involvement in the war and gave vast territories to Germany?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What type of warfare developed by late 1914 because neither side could break through or advance?
The Trench warfare
What failed Allied campaign aimed to defeat the Ottoman Empire and open supply routes to Russia?
The Gallipoli Campaign failed to defeat the Ottomans or open supply routes to Russia.
What British offensive began on July 1, 1916, resulting in 57,470 casualties on the first day?
The Battle of the Somme
What political group took control of Russia in October 1917 and soon withdrew from the war?
The Bolsheviks
What major German offensive used stormtrooper infiltration tactics to break Allied lines early in 1918?
The Ludendorff Offensive
Which treaty required Britain to protect Belgium’s neutrality?
The Treaty of London of 1839 required Britain to protect Belgium’s neutrality.
At which 1915 battle did Germany first use poison gas against Allied troops?
Germany first used poison gas at the Second Battle of Ypres.
What new weapon was introduced at the Battle of Somme?
Tanks
In which battle did Italy suffer a major defeat resulting in at least 300,000 soldiers being killed, wounded, or captured?
The Battle of Caporetto.
Which territories did Russia lose as a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? Name at least three.
Russia lost Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Ukraine.
What major battle in September 1914 stopped the German advance and forced both sides into trench warfare?
The First Battle of the Marne stopped the German advance
What term describes a strategy where each side attempts to wear down the other through high casualties?
A war of attrition
Which Russian offensive in 1916 achieved major territorial gains and severely weakened Austria-Hungary?
The Brusilov Offensive
What problems caused Russia to be unable to continue fighting in the First World War in 1917?
Severe hunger and poor conditions.
What key problem made Ludendorff believe that 1918 was Germany’s last chance to win the war?
Germany’s manpower and matériel resources were not sufficient.
What Eastern Front battle in August 1914 resulted in the encirclement and destruction of a Russian army?
The Battle of Tannenberg resulted in the encirclement and defeat of the Russian army.
What was the main strategic purpose behind the Allied attempt to open the Dardanelles?
The main purpose was to open a supply route to Russia through the Dardanelles.
What tactic attempted to move artillery fire forward in coordination with infantry advances but often failed due to poor timing?
The creeping barrage attempted coordinated movement but often failed due to inaccurate timing.
Which two actions by Germany caused the United States to enter the First World War in April 1917?
Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare and Germany’s attempt to encourage Mexico to invade the United States.
Put the following countries in the correct order of surrender in 1918
Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary., Germany