major events
a joint operation between British and French forces intended to achieve a decisive victory over the Germans on the Western Front.
The Battle of the Somme
the Central Powers, which included
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
was a Marshal of France and commander of all Allied forces during the closing months of World War I.
Ferdinand Foch
what did women gain
the right to vote
one of the first battles of World War I started when Russian troops attempted to invade German territory in a multi-pronged ambush
Battle of Tannenberg
the Allies, which included
France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan and later, the United States
Hot-tempered, military-minded ruler of German empire and kingdom of Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm II
America's involvement in World War II signaled changes on the home front and shifts in men's and women's roles
Many men were enlisted in the armed services, leaving a large number of jobs vacant.
On even a quiet day on the Western Front, many hundreds of Allied and German soldiers died. The heaviest loss of life for a single day occurred on what date
july 1 1916
How did alliances play a role in WW1?
Alliances provided European states with a measure of protection.
a leader of the Progressive Movement, was the 28th President of the United States
Woodrow Wilson
Because of the war, many people suffered from disease and malnutrition because of
food shortages brought about by a disruption in trade
President Woodrow Wilson signed this joint resolution, ending America's neutral stance on the ongoing global conflict
april 6 1917
How many alliances are there in WW1
2
was an American soldier and possibly the last soldier of any of the belligerents to be killed during World War I
Henry Nicholas John Gunther
How did WWI change society?
huge advances in technology
On July 28, 1914, one month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, declares war on Serbia, effectively beginning the First World War.
Austria-Hungary
Which alliance in ww1 was stronger
"Triple Alliance" of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
A schoolboy who fought on the Somme after lying about his age has been declared the youngest authenticated combatant of the First World War.
Private Sidney Lewis
How did life change for children during WW1?
disruption to home life and to schooling, absent parents, and deaths of family and family friends