Background
Who was involved during the great war?
Russia, France, Germany, Britain, Italy, and Austro- Hungary.
Why was imperialism significant?
It was a key cause in WW1 and was the primary source of conflict between countries.
Q1) Who invented the machine gun?
Q2) When did planes start appearing in wars for the first time in history?
(You have the option to pick one or the other)
A2) Hiram Maxim
A2) 1915
Q1) How did European armies grow in size between 1890-1914?
Q2) How long did the Battle of Somme last for?
(You have the option to pick one or the other)
A1) They established a military draft.
A2) It lasted 4 months.
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 28, 1919
What were the three countries that formed the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Whose death led to the chain reaction of WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Q1) Who created the Schlieffen Plan?
Q2) Who won the Battle of Jutland?
(You have the option to pick one or the other)
A1) Alfred Graf von Schlieffen.
A2) The Germans.
Q1) What was the Battle of Verdun?
Q2) Why was the Schlieffen Plan suggested?
(You have the option to pick one or the other)
A1) War between the French and Germans. Known as the bloodiest and longest war of WW1. The goal was to crush the French Army before the Allied Forces gained more power.
A2) So that Germany could quickly take France out of the equation during the war
How does WWI relate to Hitler?
Hitler took advantage of the war to manipulate the German people.
What is Millenarianism?
A belief by a religious, social, or political group or movement in a coming fundamental transformation of society, after which "all things will be changed".
What was the name of the terrorist group that assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
Q1) How were machine gun pillboxes beneficial to Germany?
Q2) Why did Russia withdraw from the war?
(You have the option to pick one or the other)
A1) It gave the Germans a good defense system due to the fact they were extremely hard to break.
A2) Vladimir Lenin wanted to focus on building a communist state.
What were the pros and cons of using tanks in WW1?
(Must name at least three of each)
Pros: Could overcome barbed wire, over come trenches, transport people, transport materials, and could support the infantry men.
Cons: Expensive, unreliable, toxic, super slow, short ranged, and couldn't operate in soft terrain.
What is the amount of money Germany had to pay after WWI?
269 billion dollars.
What was the main reason the Triple Entente formed?
Formed because Russia, France, and Great Britain feared the power of the Triple Alliance.
What is the best answer for how Franz Ferdinand got assassinated?
When Archduke Ferdinand announced his trip to Sarajevo, Bosnian nationalists saw their opportunity to strike at the Austrian Empire and decided to kill the Archduke.
Why was the Schlieffen Plan suggested or what did it hope to achieve?
The plan was suggested so that Germany could quickly take France out of the equation during the war.
What was the political reason for the assassination of Grand Duke Ferdinand?
To break off Austria-Hungary's South Slav provinces so they could be combined into a new country.
Which countries signed the treaty of Versailles?
Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the United States.
What did millenarianism prompt President Woodrow Willson to think?
Millenarianism prompted the president to think he had a holy duty to impose American style democracy on the entire world.
Why was Militarism so significant during WW1?
Militarism denoted a rise in military expenditure, an increase in military and naval forces, more influence of the military men upon the policies of the civilian government, and a preference for force as a solution to problems.
How was chemical warfare significant to WW1?
It caused long term damage to war soldiers and civilians and made them psychologically scared of the chemicals and resulted in mental health issues.
What evidence can you present to prove that the Armenian Genocide was a genocide?
Ottoman officials and documents talk about a plan to exterminate and remove all Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.
What are the key points of the treaty of Versailles?
(Name at least 4 for full points)
Open agreements, arms reductions, freedom of the seas, free trade, and self-determination for oppressed minorities.