Technology
The machine gun
True or False: The use of trench warfare prevented either side from gaining territory for many months and led to a stalemate.
True
Which event sparked World War I?
The U.S. tried to stay out of the war by following this policy.
Neutrality
How did the role of women change during World War I?
Women took factory jobs, served as nurses/operators, and entered the workforce in large numbers.
Which toxic weapon burned lungs and blinded soldiers if they didn't have their masks?
Poison gas
During the battles of the simulation, which side (the attacker or defender) seemed to have an advantage on the battlefield?
Defender
Which countries belonged to the Allied Powers?
List all of them.
USA, Russia, Great Britain, France, Serbia, Italy, Romania
The sinking of this British passenger ship angered Americans.
The Lusitania
How did new technology make old war strategies obsolete?
Machine guns + trenches made traditional charges deadly.
Large cannons that could shoot explosive shells miles away are known as?
The 1916 German attack on a French city which led to months of brutal fighting with little gain was...
The Battle of Verdun
Name all MAIN causes of WWI.
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
This type of warfare by Germany—attacking all ships without warning—helped push the U.S. toward war.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Why did alliances make a small conflict blow up into a world war?
Because one attack triggered multiple countries to defend their allies.
The deadly, open area between opposing trenches which was nearly impossible to cross safely due to the barbed wire, landmines, and craters is called
No Man's Land
The 1916 battle along a river saw the Allies advance only 7 miles after huge losses was called
The Battle of the Somme
This German message tried to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.
After entering the war, the U.S. helped stop the German advance on the capital of France called...
Paris
How does nationalism both unite and divide people?
It unites groups with common identity but creates conflict with larger empires.
The underwater German boats that attacked ships using torpedoes, and sank the Lusitania were called
U-Boats
This American military force brought fresh troops that helped turn the tide of the war
The American Expeditionary Force
This region in Europe was full of nationalist tensions (Serbs, Croats, Bosnians).
The Balkans
Name two groups who gained new job opportunities due to wartime labor shortages.
Women, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans
Why is WWI considered one of the first “total wars”?
Entire societies mobilized—factories, propaganda, rationing, women workers, and drafts.