Getting into War
What sparked the beginning of WWI?
German submarines were called
U-boats
Fire power increased to 600 rounds per minute by using these weapons.
Machine guns
The U.S President during WWI
Which side won WWI?
The Allies
The long term causes of World War I ( name at least one)
nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and formation of alliances
American infantrymen were known as
doughboys
These were used to mow down barbed wire fences and soldiers
tanks
This man and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, which led to the start of WWI
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
President Wilson wanted the U.S. to join this, but our Senate rejected the idea.
League of Nations
Before we got involved in the war, the Triple Alliance (later known as the Central Powers) consisted what 3 nations?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
The space between our trenches and the enemy trenches, usually full of barbed wire fences and shell craters.
no man's land
This weapon was used against enemies and is now considered a war crime.
poison gas or chemical warfare
Name at least 2 nations apart of the Allies
U.S, British Colonies, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Serbia, etc
Wilson's proposed plan to keep peace among the nations to prevent anymore wars from breaking out.
Fourteen Points
Before we joined the war, the Triple Entente (later known as the Allies) consisted of what 3 nations?
France, Britain, and Russia
The British sent this up to prevent ships from landing in Germany
blockade
These were used to scout and observe the enemy
observation ballons
Name at least 2 nations apart of the Central Powers
Name one thing established in the Treaty of Versailles
prevented Germany from maintaining an army, return land back to France, pay war damages to the Allies, take full responsibility for the war
How did we raise money for the war?
Taxes and selling bonds
To end the war, Germany signed an armistice, which means?
truce
A heavily armed battleship that features a steam engine turbine system that gave it speed.
dreadnought
Famous war hero who was a conscientious objector and accomplished the greatest feat by any private soldier.
Alvin York
On what date did WWI end?
the 11th hour, on the 11th day, in the 11th month of 1918