Europe
Great Britain, France, and Russia
The sinking of this passenger ship on May 7th, 1915 played a role in the US involvement in WW1
Where was the treaty that ended WW1 signed?
Versailles
Why did Austria Hungary blame Russia for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
They believed that Russia was funding his assassin
This is the NBA player who has won the most MVP awards
Bill Russell and Michael Jordan
Name 2 members of the Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy
What was the Zimmerman Note?
The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued on January 17, 1917. Sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German ambassador in Mexico, it proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event the United States entered World War I against Germany.
Define: League of Nations
The first international intergovernmental organization dedicated to maintaining world peace and promoting international cooperation
How did the Russian Revolution play a role in encouraging the US to join the war?
Wilson believed that they would form a democratic government in the wake of overthrowing the czar, thus it was much easier to join the alliance with other democratic nations.
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Many scholars argue that the assassination of this person led to the outbreak of WW1
*Bonus points if you can name his assassin
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
*Gavrillo Princip
Define: Sussex Pledge
Germany agreed to alter its naval strategy and not sink merchant and passenger ships without warning, as long as the ships were not carrying contraband and their passengers and crew were safely evacuated first, enacted May 4, 1916.
Germany was forced to pay these as part of the Treaty of Versailles
Reparations
To keep the world "safe for democracy" - spread and maintain democratic ideals, ultimately liberating those living under tyranny.
This member of the allium family looks like a small onion (but it's not), often favored for its more delicate flavor and used in salad dressings.
Shallot
Germany's operational strategy at the outbreak of World War I, designed to avoid a two-front war. Devised in 1905, it aimed to quickly defeat France by invading through neutral Belgium before turning to face the slower-mobilizing Russian army.
How did the US enlarge its armed forces leading up to WW1?
By enacting the Selective Service Act - requiring all men between 21 and 30 to register for the military draft.
Why did some Americans reject the Treaty of Versailles?
Some people felt it was not harsh enough, while many German Americans found it too harsh.
Why did the decline of the Ottoman Empire affect the rest of Europe?
Created a power vacuum in the Balkans.
This is the capital of California
Sacramento
The Black Hand sought independence for this European nation, leading to the destabilization of the Balkans region.
Serbia
This was the first major battle involving US troops during WW1
Battle of Belleau Wood
What was the main goal of Wilson's 14 point speech?
To outline a comprehensive blueprint for a just and lasting global peace.
Why do many historical scholars argue that WW1 caused WW2?
Answers may vary
This was the first president born in the US
Martin Van Buren