The War Begins
Who was assassinated in 1914, helping start WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Name one country that was part of the Central Powers.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, or Bulgaria
At first, did the United States want to enter WWI or remain neutral?
Remain neutral
What country surrendered in 1918, helping bring World War I to an end?
Germany
What was the name of the peace treaty written after World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
What country declared war on Serbia after the assassination?
Austria-Hungary
Name two countries that were part of the Allied Powers.
Any two: Serbia, Russia, France, Belgium, Great Britain, or Italy
Who was president of the United States during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
On what date did the Central Powers surrender?
November 11, 1918
Which country had to accept blame for WWI under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What type of vehicle were Franz Ferdinand and his wife riding in when they were assassinated?
An open car
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria belonged to which side?
The Central Powers
What were Germany's underwater boats called?
U-boats
What holiday is celebrated on November 11 to honor Americans who served in wars?
Veterans Day
Name two things Germany had to do because of the Treaty of Versailles.
How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand lead directly to war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?
Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the assassination and declared war on Serbia.
Italy, France, Russia, Serbia, Belgium, and Great Britain belonged to which side?
The Allied Powers/Allies
What British passenger ship was sunk by a German submarine in 1915, killing 128 Americans?
The Lusitania
In what year did the United States enter WWI, and in what year did the war end?
The United States entered in 1917, and the war ended in 1918.
Why did the Treaty of Versailles make life more difficult for Germany after WWI?
Germany had to pay a huge amount of money in reparations while its economy was already struggling.
Before the assassination, what disagreement involving Austria-Hungary and Serbia had already created tension?
Austria-Hungary controlled land that Serbia believed it owned.
At first, the war mainly involved Austria-Hungary and Serbia. Why did it quickly become a much larger war?
Other countries were pulled into the war because of alliances.
Give two reasons from the notes that helped move the United States from neutrality toward entering WWI.
How did the United States help turn the tide of WWI after entering the war?
The United States sent troops, supplies, Marines, Navy forces, and battleships to help the Allies.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to problems in Germany after WWI.
Germany lost land, had to pay reparations, had to weaken its military, and had to accept blame for the war. Germany was left in financial ruin, many people could not find jobs, and many Germans became angry about the treaty. Answer Key_Ends