The Beginning Of War
War In Europe
New Weapons for World War 1
America's Road To War
Vocabulary
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Who were assassinated that led to the beginning of World War 1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
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Why did Italy join the Allied powers?
they were promised territory from Austria
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Who were the first country to use poison gas?
Germany
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What did President Wilson demand that the U.S.A. should stay?
Neutral
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What is an entente?
an understanding among nations
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What three demands did Austria-Hungary give to Serbia?
territory, independence, and opposition
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Who did Italy refuse to honor its alliance with?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
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What weapon enabled soldiers to hit targets more accurate?
Rifles
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Who borrowd billions of dollars from America to help pay for the war?
Great Britain and France
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What is a Balance of Power?
a system that prevents any one country from dominating others
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What were the Allied Powers and Central Powers first named?
Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance
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After the Germans defeated Belgium, which country did they move into next?
France
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Fill in the blank. _______ were used in combat during the war.
Airplanes
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What was the name of the pledge that GErmany promised th U.S.A.?
The Sussex Pledge
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What is an Autocracy?
ruled by one person with unlimited power
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When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
July 28, 1914
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Which battle was the longest and bloodiest battle, killing 750,000 soldiers from France and Germany?
Battle of Verdun
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Who did submarines at sea affect?
United States
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When did President Wilson decide that the United States could no longer remain neutral?(EXACT DATE)
April 2, 1917
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What is a convoy?
a a group that travels with something, such as a ship, to protect it
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Germany violated a treaty that guaranteed who's neutrality?
Belgium's
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Which battle saved the French invasion by Germany?
Battle of Marne
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What did U-Boats do?
They affected the United States and changed the course of war.
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How many U.S. citizens died when Germany sunk the Lusitania?
128 U.S. citizens
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What is an armistice?
a temporary peace agreement to end fighting
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