The Start of WW1
Name the countries in the Triple Entente.
France, Great Britain, and Russia
Where were the trenches?
On the western Front, on the French-German border
What was the nickname given to French soldiers?
the "poilus"
Which year did the US enter WW1?
1917
Which date went down in history as the end of "the war to end all wars"
11th of November 1918
Name the countries in the Triple Alliances. Which country left the alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy. Italy left the Triple Alliance.
What was "no mans land?"
No mans land is the area between the two trenches.
What is the date of the start of the Battle of Verdun?
February 21, 1916
What factors caused the US to enter the war?
The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 28th 1919
What was the event that started WW1? When and where did it happen?
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo.
Who dug the trenches? And what were the dangers?
The soldiers dug the trenches, they were open to enemy fire.
Who is General Philippe Petain?
He was the commander of the Battle of Verdun.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
The British intercepted a message which promised Mexico New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas if they would unite with Germany against the US.
What is an armistice?
An agreement to end the fighting (suspension of hostilities)
When did WW1 officially start, and why?
WW1 officially started on July 28, 1914 when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
In 1914, the soldiers stopped fighting to celebrate Christmas together on No-Mans Land.
Why was the Battle of Verdun important to Germany?
By capturing Verdun, it would have destroyed the morale of France, while also giving Germany prime attacking position if they chose to advance forward.
Who was the US president during WW1?
President Woodrow Wilson
Who signed the armistice to end the war?
Great Britain, France, and Germany
What happened after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?
Russia started to mobilize troops to support Serbia, then Germany declared war on Russia and a few days later declared war on France, and then Great Britain declared war on Germany.
What is "trench foot?"
an infection caused by constant moisture that could lead to amputation if it got bad
The victory of Verdun came at what cost to France?
The US declared war on Germany on _________?
April 6, 1917
What is Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day?
The days when America and Great Britain commemorate/honor those who fought in WW1.