Causes of WWI
Name one motivating reason for European countries to want to start fighting in WWI.
Alliances and wanting to take colonial territory from their rivals.
Name one reason why WWI was so deadly for soliders
This word best describes the United States' position in the war from 1914-1916
Neutral (not taking a side)
Name one theme covered by US propaganda posters
Miscellaneous
BIOLOGY
This word describes the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon, and water into food
Photosynthesis
The years World War I was fought over.
1914-1918
This all-black regiment was highly decorated for their bravery during the war, and saw the most time at the front line among US troops
The Harlem Hellfighters
The President of the United States during WWI
Woodrow Wilson
To influence the public's opinion about political issues
RIDDLE
What Begins with an "E" and ends with an "E", but only has one letter?
An Envelope
The assassination of this political figure triggered the start of the war
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Name one new type of weapon or fighting technology that made its widespread debut during WWI.
Tanks, planes, gas attacks
Word that means having a government with elected officials instead of kings and emperors
Democracy
How did the role of women change due to the war?
Women were encouraged to move into jobs to support the war effort, such as manufacturing and military support staff
GEOGRAPHY
Stretching over 4,000 miles, this river is the longest in the world
The Nile River
Name one European country involved in the war as well as one colonial territory they controlled in 1900.
Misc.
Name 3 countries that fought for the Allied Powers during the war.
Great Britain, France, Russia, United States, among others
The sinking of this passenger ship in 1915 led to the death of over 100 Americans and infuriated the American public
Lusitania
The name of the American fighting force sent to fight in Europe
American Expeditionary Force
SPORTS
The last 3 teams to win the NBA, MLB, OR NFL Championship Titles (not counting repeats)
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros
Name the disputed territory between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that was a key reason behind the assassination that started the war.
Bosnia
A condition by which a soldier's feet would get infected due to the poor living conditions at the front.
Trench Foot
New Mexico, Texas, Arizona
This movement grew stronger because of women’s war work
securing the right to vote for women (suffrage)
ANIMAL LOVERS
This gentle sea creature, which can grow up to 60+ feet long, is the world's largest species of fish
The Whale Shark