Causes of WWl
What year did World War l begin?
1914
What country was on the Allied side and fought against Germany?
Great Britain
What year did the United States enter World War l?
1917
What were long ditches and fought in called?
Trenches
What year did World War l end?
1918
What assassination helped start World War l?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What country was part of the Central Powers?
Germany
Who was the U.S. president during World War l?
Woodrow Wilson
What weapon could fire many bullets very quickly?
The machine gun
What month and day is known as Armistice Day?
November 11 AKA 11 11
What is nationalism?
Strong pride in your country
What were the two main sides in World War l called?
The Allies and the Central Powers
What did American soldiers do to help the Allies?
They fought against the Central
Powers
What gas was used to hurt soldiers during the war?
Poison gas
What is an armistice ?
An agreement to stop fighting
What does militarism mean?
Building up a country's military and weapons
What country joined the war in 1917 and helped the Allies?
The United Sates
How did American factories help during the war?
They made weapons, ammunition, and supplies for soldiers
What new armored vehicle was used to cross rough ground and trenches?
The Tank
What treaty officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers?
The Treaty of Versailles
What were the four main causes of WWl?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
Why did alliances make the war spread to more countries?
Countries promised to help their allies when they were attacked
How did the U.S. help the Allies by joining the war?
It sent more soldiers and supplies, helping the Allies gain an advantage
Name one major problem soldiers faced while living in trenches ?
Mud, disease, rats, cold, or poor living conditions
What was one major punishment Germany faced under the Treaty of Versailles ?
Germany had to pay reparations, or money for war damages