Gathering Storm
Name the three members of the triple alliance
Germany, Austria, Italy
Which country left the war because of a revolution?
Russia
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
A telegram sent by Arthur Zimmerman promising Mexico all its old land if it invaded the United States
What country was forced to take totally blame for the war?
Germany
T or F. The League of Nations was able to keep peace in the world.
False
Name the three members of the triple Entente
Britain, France, Russia
Once the war began which country switched sides?
Italy
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
A type of warfare used by the Germans to sink any boats that went into British waters
What were the 14 points?
A policy created by Woodrow Wilson to create peace after the war
What German pilot had over 80 air victories before he died?
The Red Baron/ Manfred von Richtofen
Who was the assassin that killed Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What form of fighting was created during World War I?
Trench Warfare
Which passenger ship was sunk by German submarines in 1915?
Lusitania (X2)
What organization was created to keep peace amongst the world?
The League of Nations
Name one new weapon used during the war
Tanks, flamethrowers, machine guns, fighters, bombers
Who was Wilhelm II?
The German Kaiser
Who was Vladimir Lenin
A Russian Communist who took power in Russia
How many soldiers died as a result of the war?
8.5 million
Name two nations that became independent after the fall of the Russian Empire
Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland
What country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire?
Romania, Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, Bulgaria
What nation declared war on Serbia thus starting the war?
Austria-Hungary
Where did the longest battle of the war take place?
Verdun
How did life in America change when America joined the war?
Rations of food were implemented for all Americans
What is the main idea of self-determination?
Citizens deserve the right to choose their government
In what area did 250,000 allied troops die?
Galipoli