Key People
Who was the Arch Duke whose assassination sparked World War One?
Franz Ferdinand
What year did World War One begin?
1914
What was the major battle fought in 1916 that resulted in heavy casualties?
The Battle of the Somme
What global pandemic followed World War One?
The Spanish Flu
What treaty ended World War One but laid the groundwork for World War Two?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which British Prime Minister was known for his leadership during the First World War?
David Lloyd George
What year did the United States enter the war?
1917
What was the name of the ship sunk by a German U-boat, leading to U.S. involvement?
The Lusitania
What economic condition did many countries face after the war?
Inflation
What was one of the main reasons for the rise of Adolf Hitler after WWI?
Economic hardship and national resentment
Who was the president during World War One?
Woodrow Wilson
When did World War One officially end?
1918
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
The Treaty of Versailles
What major political change occurred in Russia during WWI?
The Russian Revolution
What was the political ideology that gained traction in Germany post-WWI?
Fascism
Which German general was known for his tactics in the trenches?
Erich von Falkenhayn
What date is known as Armistice Day?
November 11, 1918
What was the major offensive launched by Germany in 1918?
The Spring Offensive
What new countries were formed after the war?
Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia
What major event in 1929 worsened the economic situation in Europe and led to WWII?
The Great Depression
Who was the famous nurse known for her work during WWI?
What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
What was the name of the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
The Triple Alliance
How did the League of Nations aim to prevent future wars?
By promoting diplomacy and cooperation
What was the concept of "Lebensraum" that Hitler promoted?
The idea of expanding German territory