A Distant War/Crossing the Atlantic
When was the Lusitania set to depart?
it was set to depart on May 1, 1915
what was lurking by the ship after being 20 miles from the Irish coast?
U-20 german submarine
Why was the year 1914 important?
Because Europe was divided into hostile nations and poised for war
What was the year when Germany's military was highest in power?
they were highest in power by 1914
Who had Germany prepared to wage war on even before 1914?
France and Russia
Why did Germany use submarines to attack not only naval vessels but also civilian ships?
It was because Germany suspected civilian ships of carrying ammunition or other war materials
What newspaper spread word that The Lusitania has sunk and what was the date of the incident?
The New York Times spread world to the world on May 8,1915
Who did Germany conquered in 1870?
France
What was the belief that a government must built a strong enough to achieve the countries goals?
Militarism
Who became allies with France to stop the advancement of German forces to Paris?
The British/British Army
How many passengers were on the ship and how many were supposedly Americans?
approximately 2000 passengers and nearly 200 were Americans
how many people were found dead?
it’s believed that 1,191 people died in the sinking of the Lusitania
Why did France formed alliances with Russia and Great Britain?
In order to strengthen its position against Germany.
What was the belief to conquer or colonize other territories and form an empire?
Imperialism
Why did troops use Trench Warfare?
To protect themselves from artillery fire.
Who was one of the most celebrated passenger aboard the ship?
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
how long did it take to find the victims?
it took many days for people to find the bodies.
How did the Great War get its name?
Because of the enormous number of casualties that resulted from it and the large number of nations involved in it.
Who was murdered or assassinated in June 28, 1914? And for what reason?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife, because for political reasons.
What was the average width of “No Man’s Land”?
150 to 250 yards
What was the Lauriat transporting that was rare?
an extremely rare book by Charles Dickens and a priceless set of drawings
about how many kids lost their lifes’ that day?
approximately 94.
Which war loomed in 1930s but began in 1914?
World War 1
What did the Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand cause?
A chain of events that led to the start of WW1
What happened after Germany failed to take over France?
They were fighting on 2 fronts, Western: Britain and France, Eastern: Russia