Causes of WWI
What is considered to be the "spark" which ignited World War I?
the assassination of Franz-Ferdinand
Which of these nations did NOT fight with the Allied Powers in World War I?
- Austria-Hungary
- France
- Great Britain
- Russia
Austria-Hungary
What caused the United States to become involved in World War I?
Threats to American security made by Germany (Zimmerman Telegram)
The Treaty of Versailles resulted in substantial loss of territory for
Germany
After the the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family, this group came to power.
The Bolsheviks
What are the M.A.I.N. reasons that caused WWI?
Militarism, Alliance, Imperialism, Nationalism
During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by
trench warfare
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
the Lusitania.
Which of Woodrow Wilson's proposals was included in the Treaty of Versailles?
League of Nations
What was the MOST significant effect that World War I had on Russia?
The Romanov dynasty was overthrown and executed because the people blamed them for getting Russia involved.
Which country decarded war FIRST following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
What condition did soldiers contract from fighting in trenches in World War I?
Trench Foot
What year did the United States enter WWI?
1917
The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I most directly laid the foundation for the...
rise of fascism in Germany.
This empire was split up and many of the new countries became "mandates" to France and Great Britain.
Ottoman Empire
Which country did Germany invade resulting in Great Britain joining the war?
Belgium
The western front in World War I was an example of a "war of attrition." This means that...
both sides dug in and tried to wear each other down.
Which Powers did the U.S. fight with?
Allied Powers
Where was the 1919 Paris Peace Conference held?
Palace of Versailles
An immediate effect of the end of the Romanov dynasty in Russia and the end of Hapsburg reign in Austria-Hungary was that they resulted in
political instability in Europe following World War I.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What country left World War I in 1917 and made a separate peace with the Central Powers?
Russia
What is the nickname for the 369th regiment?
Harlem Hellfighters
The U.S. Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles (1919) because...
it felt the League of Nations would restrict America of its sovereignty.
World War I marked the end of monarchies in BOTH
Russia and Austria-Hungary