Causes of WWI
The belief that a nation should maintain a strong army and be ready for war is known as this.
Militarism
Trenches were ditches built for soldiers to hide in while fighting.
Posters encouraging people to support the war effort are examples of this.
Propaganda
Which nation joined the Allies in 1917 which had a big impact on Allied morale?
United States
This worldwide tragedy struck in 1918, killing millions.
The "Spanish Flu" (Influenza) Pandemic
These two major alliances divided Europe before the war began. (Name both)
Allies & Central Powers
Identify one new weapon used during WWI.
machine gun, grenade, poison gas, mine
Explain why the government turned to drafting soldiers.
Not enough soldiers volunteered to keep up with the demands of the war.
WWI ended in this year.
1918
Economic hardship and resentment after the war in Germany helped lead to this future event.
World War II
This term describes pride in your country and belief that it is superior.
Nationalism
The land between opposing trenches was known as this.
"no man's land"
U.S. citizens helped soldiers by planting small gardens called these.
Victory Gardens
The peace agreement after the war between Germany and the Allies was called this treaty.
Treaty of Versailles
Who were the three members of the "Big Three?" Allied countries?
Great Britain, France, USA
Competition for colonies and resources around the world is called this – a cause of WWI.
Imperialism
In December 1914, soldiers on both sides stopped fighting along parts of the Western Front. This event is called the “_________ Truce.”
Christmas
Identify one of the four goals of propaganda.
Recruit troops, Conserve resources, General War Support, War Bonds
This is the approximate total number of people who died as a result of World War I, including both military and civilian casualties.
During the Christmas Truce, soldiers famously played this sport with a ball made from rags or socks.
Soccer ("Football")
This spark started WWI: the assassination of this man.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Identify the two main reasons the United States decided to enter the war.
Zimmerman Telegram (from Germany to Mexico) & U-boat sinking Lusitania (killing Americans)
The U.S. government sold these to raise money for the war.
War Bonds (or Liberty Bonds)
Identify and explain one provision of the Treaty of Versailles.
Guilt Clause
Arms Reduction
Reparations
Lost Land
Because soldiers had to live below ground in trenches, many Americans were encouraged to make them these items of clothing.
(Knitted) Socks