Basics
The time period WW1 took place
What is 1914 to 1918?
The United States entered WW1 in this year
What is 1917?
This type of warfare became common during WW1 due to the trench system
What is Trench Warfare?
These are the two main alliances involved in WW1
What are the Central Powers and the Allied Powers?
This treaty formally ended WW1
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This term refers to the buildup of military forces and arms, and it was one of the main causes of WW1
What is militarism?
This message proposed that Mexico join the war against the United States
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
This vehicle was first used in WW1 for fighting the ground war
What is the tank?
This U.S. president led the country during WW1 and shared his vision for peace known as the Fourteen Points
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
This widespread illness in 1918 infected millions and killed roughly 675,000 Americans
What is the Spanish influenza?
This term describes intense pride and loyalty to one’s nation, leading to competitive tensions among European nations before WWI
What is nationalism?
These posters were used to inspire support for the war and encourage enlistment
What are propaganda posters?
The German military primarily used this underwater weapon during the war
What is the submarine or U-boat?
These individuals, often using secret identities, gathered important information during the war for their countries
What are spies?
This event in 1914 saw soldiers from both sides temporarily stop fighting to celebrate Christmas together
What is the Christmas Truce?
The desire for countries to expand their empires and acquire new territories contributed to global tensions
What is imperialism?
This British ship was sunk by Germany, killing many Americans and helped the U.S. decide to join the war
What is the Lusitania?
This type of warfare, using toxic gases, was first used by Germany in WW1
What is chemical warfare?
This organization played a crucial role in providing medical assistance and care during the war
What is the American Red Cross?
This 1918 agreement marked the end of fighting between Germany and the Allies
What is the Armistice?
The assassination of this person sparked the war
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This campaign encouraged Americans to grow their own food during the war to support the war effort
What are victory gardens?
This communication technology allowed for better coordination on the battlefield
What is the radio?
The 369th Infantry Regiment composed of African Americans who fought valiantly in WW1
Who are the Harlem Hellfighters?
This is the estimated total number of military and civilian casualties during WW1
What is ~40 million?