Lead Up
This Archduke's assassination in Sarajevo sparked the start of World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
How many alliances were there
2.
Name one new Weapon used.
Different answers.
Did the US join England or Germany.
England
Who did the US sell guns too.
Everyone.
his country declared war on Serbia, beginning the chain reaction of alliances leading to the war.
Austria-Hungary
Who did France join sides with?
England and Russia.
This Small explosive was first used during the war.
Grenades
Mexico.
How did the USA make its $ during the war?
Selling guns.
This group was responsible for killing a world leading and kicking off World War I.
Black Hand.
Who did Germany side with.
What gun was used to stop mass charing crowds.
Machine guns.
What ship did the German U-Boat sink.
Lusitania
What is another Name for world war I
Great War / War to end all wars.
A major factor contributing to the war was the formation of strong military forces. This term refers to the build-up of a country's military strength in anticipation of war.
militarism
This country, initially neutral, later joined the Allies in 1917, tipping the balance of power.
USA.
There were miles of these that troops stayed in during the war.
Trenches
Who was the President of the US during this time.
Wilson.
What happened to Russia during the war?
They stopped fighting early.
What are the two fronts of the war.
Eastern / Western.
This country has never joined a war.
switzerland.
What type of gas did Germany use during the War.
Mustard or Chlorine
If the US joined the War at the Start why would they have join Germany.
Large Amounts of German Immigrants in the US.
What % of Soldiers had casualties ( killed, hurt, imprisoned) during the war.
56%