European
Alliances
Alliances
What are the two alliances that formed in Europe?
Triple Entente and Triple Alliance
Where were the German army and the French and British armies stationed after the opening of the battles?
trenches (along the Western front in France)
This man was the US president during WWI.
President Woodrow Wilson
American soldiers had a nickname. What was it?
doughboys
What chapter from Heritage Studies book are we on?
Chapter 8 (The Great War)
Who were under Triple Entente?
Britain, France and Russia
What were the FOUR main problems inside the trenches?
rain (mud), insects, rats and exploding shells
He was the commander of the American Expeditionary Force (doughboys). Who was he?
John J. Pershing
Which country withdrew from the war and left the Allies when they were in desperate need of help?
Russia
What happened yesterday that made everyone stand up and get closer to the classroom windowsill?
snow falling
Who was under Triple Alliance aside from Germany and Italy?
Austria-Hungary
What were the powerful models that were used in World War I that could fire more than 600 rounds per minute?
machine gun
The Allied commander who signed an armistice with German leaders was...
Ferdinand Foch
Which holiday is celebrated today for those Americans who served in the army? What was the actual date when the war ended?
Veterans Day; November 11, 1918
What is Ms. Yoo's favorite snack?
chocolate scone and financier
What was Triple Alliance also called? What about Triple Entente?
Triple Alliance = Central Powers
Triple Entente = Allies
These had some poisonous gases inside shells. What are they called?
chemical weapons
Who was the American soldier that was awarded "Congressional Medal of Honor" for his bravery, leading a group of seven men in a daring capture of Germans?
Alvin York
President Wilson pushed for this plan but never passed the Congress. What was it? What were the purpose of this?
League of Nations and they would help keep peace in the future by talking through problems instead of fighting war.
What is Ms. Yoo's favorite ice cream flavor?
pistachio
List all the countries under both Central Powers and Allies.
Central Powers = Germany and Austria-Hungary
Allies = Britain, France, Russia, Serbia
This German aircraft dropped bombs on their enemies during WWI. What was it called?
zeppelin
He was the top American "flying ace" who won 26 victories over other planes. Who was he?
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
What was the peace treaty called that was signed in June of 1919? What did it state?
Treaty of Versailles; it blamed the war on Germany and took away their landholdings overseas. They also lost some land in Europe and had to pay great war costs to France and Britain.
What does Ms. Yoo enjoy doing in terms of sports?
yoga and boxing