World War 1 - 1
the day the war ended
What is 11/11/18
Who was England's Prime Minister during WW1?
David Lloyd George
Russian Czar during WW I
Nicholas II
A deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other
What is a Stalemate?
Which country switched sides in the War?
What is Italy
The Triple Alliance countries
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy or the Ottoman Empire
The Triple Entente
Who were France, Great Britain, Russia,.
The other name for the Triple Alliance?
Central Powers
What was the main style of warfare in WW1?
Trench warfare.
What is the other name for the Triple Entente?
The Allies
The year the U.S. joined the war
What is 1917?
5 new weapons used during WW I
Tanks-Jeeps-U-boats-Machine guns-Chemical Weapons-Airplanes-Field Radios-Flame Throwers
What was the main role of women who went to war?
Nurses - medics
What Happened on Christmas Day in 1914
Truce
Rigid air-ships used during WW I, they weren't very effective but were very quiet
What are Zeppelin's
What is Militarism?
A belief that a strong military force should be kept and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests
the 5 causes of why WW I began
What is Nationalism-Imperialism-Militarism-Alliance-Assassination of the Archduke
Having extreme pride and loyalty for one's country
What is Nationalism
Propaganda
Any materials used to attempt to influence someone's opinion
the German attempt to quickly knock France out of the war then head east toward Russia
The Schlieffen Plan
An agreement to stop the fighting
What is an Armistice?
Who was the German Kaiser during WW I
Wilhelm II
Name and describe the different style of fighting along the fronts during the War
The Eastern Front was mobile due to how much land in Russia--- Western Front was a stalemate due to Trench Warfare
What are reparations?
Payments to cover damages (in war)
What is Imperialism?
A system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.