WW1
1914
What year did World War 2 start?
1939
How Long was the Korean War?
3 years, from June 1950-July 1953
What year did the Vietnam War start?
1955
What year was Veterans Day started?
1919
The Allies (France, UK, US, Russia, Japan) vs
The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire)
Who were the coalitions fighting in World War 2?
The Allies (Russia, USA, UK)
Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan)
Who fought in the Korean War?
North Korea, China and Russia vs South Korea & Allies (US and europe)
How Long did the Vietnam War last?
20 years! (Nov 1955- April 1975)
What is another name for Veterans Day?
Armistice Day or Remembrance Day
What country changed sides during World War 1?
Italy
What genocide was committed during World War 2?
The Holocaust
What caused the Korean War?
North Korea invaded South Korea
Why did the United States get involved in the War?
The growing threat of communism in the region
What flower is associated with veterans day?
The Poppy
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
What major event cause the US to join World War 2?
Pearl Harbor
Who controlled Korea during the first two world wars?
Japan from 1910-1945
How many troops did the United States send to Vietnam over the length of the conflict?
True or False: Veterans Day commemorates the all service of all US military branches
True
What year did World War 1 end?
What year did World War 2 end?
1945
The United States
True or False: The Vietnam War was the most unpopular war in US history.
True
What US city hosts the largest and oldest Veterans Day parade?
New York City