Alliances
Name three countries that were Allied Powers
France, UK, USA
This sinking of this British passenger ship by a German U-boat in 1915 turned American public opinion against Germany
Lusitania
This treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War 1 and imposed harsh penalties on Germany
Treaty of Versailles
Alexandra, the wife of Tsar Nicholas II, was heavily influenced by this holy mystic
Rasputin
The intense pride and loyalty to one's country that fueled tensions leading to World War 1 was called this
Nationalism
This country, which remained neutral throughout most of the war, was invaded by Germany to get to France
Belgium
This event, occurring in 1914, is widely regarded as the immediate cause of the war’s outbreak
The assassination of the Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed between the Central Powers and this country
Russia
This man, a leading Marxist, played a central role in the October Revolution after returning from exile and became the head of the Soviet state
Vladimir Lenin
This was the term used to describe the fierce competition for colonies and resources among European powers before World War 1
Name the country that joined the war first after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Russia
World War 1 officially ended on this date when an armistice was signed between Germany and the Allies
November 11th, 1918
This organization of countries was intended to prevent future wars and ensure collective security, though it ultimately failed to maintain peace
League of Nations
This Russian Tsar was overthrown during the 1917 Russian Revolution
Nicholas II
What is the name of the character on the famous poster featuring the phrase “I Want You for U.S. Army”?
Uncle Sam
Name three countries that were Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
This event, which occurred in 1917, led to the United States joining the war on the side of the Allies
Zimmermann Telegram, unrestricted submarine warfare
This is the term for payments made for damages, of which Germany had to pay $33 billion to the Allies
Reparations
This group, led by Lenin, overthrew the Provisional Government and seized power during the October Revolution
The Bolsheviks
This U.S. President, known for his 14 Points, led the country through World War 1 and was a key figure at the Paris Peace Conference
Woodrow Wilson
This country switched sides during the war, moving from the Triple Alliance to the Allies in 1915, hoping to gain territory.
Italy
This is the term for the last series of attacks in 1918 by the Allies, breaking through Germany trench lines and leading them to winning the war
Hundred Days Offensive
This is the region that France had previously lost to Germany and was returned to France after WWI
Alsace-Lorraine
The Russian Civil War led to the creation of this new state in 1922, which was governed by the Bolshevik Party and Lenin
The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Which country is credited with developing and first using tanks in WW1?
British