Causes
Key Figures &
Events
Weapons & Battle Tactics
Turning Points
End of the War
100
This man was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
100
President of the United States during this time.
Who is Woodrow Wilson
100

This was invented by an American, rejected by the British, and first used in battle by the Germans 

What is a machine gun?

100
The U.S. passed the Selective Service Act, which: 

What is required all men age 21-45 to register for military service 

100

Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace he made 10 months before the war ended was called: 

The Fourteen Point Plan

200

Germany had an alliance with this empire.

What is Austria-Hungary

200

The assassins that killed Franz Ferdinand were from: 

What is Serbia? 

200
This kind of battle tactic almost directly resulted in a stalemate.
What is Trench Warfare.
200

This event resulted in the deaths of Americans, swaying the general opinion on joining the fight against Germany 

What is the sinking of the Lusitania? 

200

When was the armistice called to end WWI? 

November 11, 11am 

"The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month" 

300
The intense pride in one's country and national interest
What is Nationalism
300
Revolution that took place in Russia during the war.
What is the Bolshevik revolution
300

This form of warfare is condemned by the international community

What is chemical warfare?

300

This political/economic system eventually led to the downfall of the Russian Empire and their exit from the war 

What is communism? 

300

The final major offensive of the war was the: 

Meuse-Argonne offensive 

400

Name for alliance between Britain, France, and Russia 

What is the Triple Entente or Allied Powers

400
Germany wanted Russia to exit the war so they could turn their attention on fighting the _________ front

What is western? 

400

This was first used by the British, protected soldiers from gunfire and barbed wire 

What are tanks

400

What did the Zimmerman Telegram say? 

Hey Mexico.... You guys should like, attack the U.S. and join us. If you do, you can have Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico back. Think about it.

Best wishes, 

Germany 

400

This was the U.S. General known for his aggressive battle decisions

John "Black Jack" Pershing 

500

List out the 4 factors that contributed to the escalation of a World War

What is Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism, and Alliances 

500

This was the nickname given to a German Fighter Pilot responsible for 80 combat victories 

Who is Manfred von Richthofen a.k.a. "Red Baron" 

500

This vehicle is responsible for sinking the Lusitania

What are submarines/U-boats? 

500
This person led the Bolshevik Revolution and became leader of Russia

Who is Vladmir Lenin? 

500

What was the treaty that OFFICIALLY ended WWI? (we haven't covered this yet :), but try!) 


I will add 200 to the team score if no one can get it right

The Treaty of Versailles 

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