Causes of WWI
Which were the main causes os WW1?
Militarism, assasination of the Archduke of Franz Ferdinand, alliances
Were trenches usually clean or dirty?
Dirty (rats, mud, lice)
Which weapon fired hundreds of bullets per minute?
Machine gun
In which year did WWI begin?
1914
When did the war end?
1918
Which empire’s heir was assassinated in 1914?
Austria-Hungary
What foot disease was caused by wet, cold trenches?
Trench foot
Name one type of poison gas used in WWI
Chlorine or mustard gas
What country entered the war in 1917, giving the Allies a big advantage?
The United States
What treaty officially ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Name the two main alliances before WWI
Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
Why was “going over the top” so deadly?
Soldiers were exposed to machine guns
What new vehicle was introduced to cross trenches?
Tanks
Name one major battle of WWI
Somme, Verdun, Gallipoli, Marne
Which country was blamed for the war in the treaty?
Germany
Which country was blamed for encouraging Serbian nationalism?
Serbia
Name one psychological effect soldiers suffered in the trenches
Shell shock
Why were airplanes important at the start of the war?
For scouting and reconnaissance
Why did Russia leave the war in 1917?
The Russian Revolution
Name one punishment Germany received
Reparations / reduced army / lost territory
Explain how nationalism increased tensions in the Balkans before WWI
Many ethnic groups wanted independence, destabilizing the region and increasing conflict between major powers
Describe two daily challenges soldiers faced besides combat
Limited food, constant mud, disease, smell of corpses, rats eating rations, lack of sleep
Explain how the introduction of artillery barrages changed battle strategies
Allowed long-distance destruction, softened enemy lines, but caused massive casualties and stalemates
Describe the Schlieffen Plan in one sentence
Germany’s plan to defeat France quickly by invading through Belgium before turning to Russia
Why did many historians consider the Treaty of Versailles unfair and a cause of future conflict?
Harsh punishments humiliated Germany and created resentment, contributing to future instability