Alliances
Which nations made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
This man was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This weapon can fire over one hundred rounds (bullets) in less than a minute
a machine gun
Russia is overtaken by this form of government in 1917
Communism
When did Queen Victoria die?
22 January, 1901
Why did Russia quit fighting World War I?
communist takeover
Germany had an alliance with this dual empire.
Austria-Hungary
This kind of battle tactic almost directly resulted in a stalemate.
Trench Warfare
Why did Britain join WW1?
Because it had to support Belgium.
Who was the husband of Queen Victoria?
Prince Albert
First name for the alliance between France, Britain and Russia.
the Triple Entente
The intense pride in one's country and national interest
Nationalism
Reason why British navy was so successful during sea battles.
submarines
Define 'conscription'
compulsory military service
Who and when made the 1st successful petrol-driven vehicle?
Karl Benz, in 1885
City in which the assassination took place.
Sarajevo
President of the United States during this time
Woodrow Wilson
Germany had to fight 2 offensive fronts called
the Eastern and Western Front
what ere the 'pals battalions'?
A group of friends or co-workers who enlisted to fight in the WW1.
What political party introduced free school meals and medical checks?
the Liberal Party
Revolution that took place in Russia during the war.
the Bolshevik revolution/ Russian Revolutions
Name of the terrorist who killed the Archduke of Austria-Hungary
Gavrilo Princip
The war officially ended in this year
1918
These Scandinavian countries were neutral during WWI.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark
Who was the captain of the Titanic?
Captain Smith