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What event was a main cause of World War 1?
The assanination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What were the two sides called?
The allied powers and the central powers.
True of False. World war 1 caused a severe decrease in its economy?
False.
What type of music took over after WW1 ended?
Jazz.
How many people were killed in WW1?
16 million.
Who was the 28th president of the US?
Woodrow Wilson.
What does a "strategy of attrition" mean?
A tactical plan where one side does a series of attacks in oder to wear out the enemy.
What two acts were passed in 1917 and 1918?
Espionage and sedation acts.
Which sports group did not shut down while WW1 was going on?
Baseball.
Which two fronts did the fight take place on during WW1?
Eastern and Western.
1915.
In what battle did the Allies use motorized transport?
The first battle of Marne.
What industry made the economy boom?
Manufacturing industry.
Who did the film and theater industry partner with during the war?
The US government.
From which region in Europe did the political tensions of WW1 originate from?
Balkans.
Why were German generals able to freely pursue their war goals?
Wilhelm II abandoned his role of supreme commander, giving them free reign.
Why was Verdun selected as a target for Germany?
It threatened the German communication lines as well as being such a storied citadel that its destruction would be a tremendous blow to French morale.
Why did the people dread the espionage and sedation acts.
They limited freedom of speech.
How did the Film industry help the war effort?
By spreading propaganda and making films war centered.
What led America to enter WW1?
The sinking of American Merchant ships by the Germans.
What happened to Wilhelm II after he was dethroned?
He found asylum in the Netherlands, avoiding captivity and/or death.
How did the Allies' strategy of attrition in the Battle of the Somme affect German forces?
It forced Germany to divert some of their troops from Verdun to Somme, allowing to the French to turn the tide at Verdun.
What was the unemployment rate in 1914 and what was it in 1916?
16.4% in 1914 and 6.3% in 1916.
What type of music died out after WW1 took effect?
Ragtime.
Which countries were a part of the Allied Powers?
Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and the USA.