The First Year
Weapons of War
Total War
USA
Random
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Who created the Von Schlieffen Plan?
Alfred von Schlieffen of Germany
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!! True or False? The debris from gun shells killed and wounded more people than the actual gun?
True
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How did President Wilson keep us out of World War I for the majority of the war?
When World War I started in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a the Declaration of Neutrality in 1914, and the United States did not join in the conflict, despite American being killed while German U-boat attacks on passenger and merchant ships. Although president Wilson did not want to enter the war over in Europe he went into Mexico and helped control the revolution.
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What was the name of the passenger boat carrying supplies for the Allies that was sunk by a German U-boat?
The Lusitania.
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What is the definition of total war?
“Total War is a war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued, esp. one in which the laws of war are disregarded” (Total War).
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What was the Von Schlieffen Plan?
It stated that Germany would fight and win a two-front war against Russia and France. Eventually, Germany planned to take over Paris.
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What did Germany use to first bomb Britain and when did this occur?
Zeppelins in 1915.
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How did the war spread in the start?
Even know this war spread so big it started as a very small war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia the cause of the spread was the alliances maid well before the war.
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What was the name of the German agreement to warn a boat before they sink it?
The Sussex Pledge.
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How old would Jesus be if he was alive today?
2012 years old.
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What is a stalemate?
A conflict in war when neither side is able to defeat the other.
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How effective was the machine gun? (How many bullets could it shoot per minute and how far can it shoot)?
The machine gun could shoot 600 bullets per minute and can shoot over 1,000 yards or 900 meters.
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What is the definition of conscription?
Conscription is a draft. They Men in the country would be put into a “pool” and if u were picked you would have to go to war. The reason the implemented this is because they had to get more troops to fight in the war.
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What was the name of the German telegram sent to Mexico telling them to attack America in return for parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona?
The Zimmerman Telegram.
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Who intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram?
The British Government
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True or false? The Von Schlieffen Plan worked and Germany took over Paris by fighting a two-front war.
False!
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What weapon had the greatest impact on the war and what was used to defend against this weapon.
The submarine had the greatest impact and convoys were used to defend against them.
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What is the meaning of Propaganda in World War I?
“Propaganda is the organized promotion of a doctrine, cause, or view by those with an interest in its success. The term usually refers to a biased viewpoint regarding a government, religion, ideology, or person and is often designed for its power to evoke emotion rather than to appeal to reason” (Propaganda). In World War I Propaganda was a key part of the war effort in all countries as the war progressed. Propaganda was used to influence a certain felling toward the war it would either make the other country look bad or their country look good.
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What allows Germany to be able to attack any ship in their waters?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.
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How many words are on Ms. Zambetti's english test?
240 words.
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What was the result of the Von Schlieffen Plan?
The Germans were defeated many times against Russia. After that, they sent some of their troops to the east where they faced the French and British armies and both sides began digging trenches to defend themselves against enemy fire. After a long battle, the German effort to take Paris failed. Their battle resulted in a stalemate, neither side was successful.
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Who was the first country to use poison gas and what were the effects of poison gas?
Germany and poison gas blinded and choked people and it can cause burns and blisters.
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How did Women help the war effort in World War I?
Once the U.S joined the war in 1917 almost 1 Million women joined the war effort. They helped assemble ammunition, flares, and other essential war needs. The U.S established the International Congress of Women. This helped the women find the right jobs and also help their family to make it through the war while the Husband fought in the war.
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What was one example of a torpedoing of a French passenger steamer?
The Sussex Incident.
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How many different plans were drafted before the Von Schlieffen Plan was chosen for Germany?
49 different plans.
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