Causes of WW1
What event is considered the immediate cause of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What was the name of the gas first used by the Germans in 1915?
Chlorine gas.
Which treaty officially ended World War 1?
Treaty of Versailles
Which battle is known for being one of the bloodiest battles in history, with over one million casualties?
The Battle of the Somme.
Which country’s entry into the war in 1917 provided a significant boost to the Allied forces?
The United States.
Which alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
The Triple Alliance.
Which medical condition, caused by prolonged exposure to damp and unsanitary trench conditions, affected many soldiers?
Trench foot.
Who was the key figure involved in the creation of the League of Nations?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the first major battle of World War 1?
The Battle of the Marne.
What was the main advantage of the Allies’ naval blockade of Germany?
It restricted Germany’s access to essential supplies and resources.
What was the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war called?
Militarism.
What was the primary purpose of the development of tanks during WW1?
To break through enemy trench lines.
Which treaty ended Russia’s involvement in World War 1?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
Which battle marked the first use of tanks in warfare?
The Battle of the Somme.
Which technological advancement gave the Allies an edge in breaking through enemy lines?
Tanks.
Which concept refers to the belief in the superiority of one’s own nation over others?
Nationalism.
Which animal was used frequently during the early years of the war for gathering reconnaissance?
The Pigeon
What was the official name of the war guilt clause?
Article 231
Which battle was a significant defeat for the Allies against the Ottoman Empire?
The Battle of Gallipoli.
Which strategy involved the Allies launching multiple offensives on different fronts to overwhelm the Central Powers?
The Hundred Days Offensive
What was the name of the plan Germany used to avoid a two-front war?
The Schlieffen Plan.
PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder did not exist or was not acknowledged during the war. Instead it was known commonly as?
Shell Shock
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
The hall of mirrors.
Which battle was fought in 1916 and resulted in a stalemate with heavy casualties on both sides?
The Battle of Verdun.
General Ferdinand Foch