Let’s Get it Started
This region was considered the “powder keg” of Europe?
The Balkans
This kind of warfare characterized the Western Front as it began to stalemate.
Trench Warfare
This disease was common for soldiers in the trenches
Trench foot
The Triple Entente was made up of which countries?
France, Great Britain, and Russia
This GROUP was formed after WWI ended to help deal with future world conflicts
League of Nations
How did imperialism contribute to the start of the war?
European nations competed for colonies and resources, leading to tensions and rivalries, particularly in Africa and Asia
This was the deadliest part of the war
Diseases
Russia was forced to pull out of the war due to
Russians were revolting
The Triple Alliance/Central Powers were made up of which countries?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
This speech described ways in which future world conflicts may be prevented
Wilson’s Fourteen Points
What role did nationalism play in the lead-up to World War I?
It fueled rivalries and conflicts among nations
This new military technology gave a huge advantage to Germany during battles at sea
U-Boats/Submarines
The US continued to trade with these two nations despite being neutral
Great Britain and Germany
The US entered the war after this major event
Zimmerman Telegram
This agreement was signed, forcing Germany to lessen its army and pay for the war
Treaty of Versailles
What was the US official stance on the war when it first broke out?
Neutral
This space represented the area between opposing armies on the Western Front.
No Man’s Land
How were Airplanes primarily used during the war?
To scout enemy lines from the air
What was the German War strategy to attack France?
Schlieffen Plan
Germany and France signed an Armistice in 1918 in what vehicle
Train Car
Russia declared war on Serbia after this leader was killed
Franz Ferdinand
Why was the entry of the United States into World War I significant?
It provided fresh troops and resources to the Allies
A war that involves the complete mobilization of resources and people could be described as
Total War
This parliament was set up by the Russian Tzar to deal with people’s problems
The Duma
This treaty was signed between Russia and Germany; Russia gave them lots of land
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk