M.A.I.N.
Battles
Propaganda/ Technology
Miscellaneous
100
What does M.A.I.N. stand for?
Military
Alliances
Imperalism
Nationalism
100
What was the Lusitania?
A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat.
This is one of the events that led America to joining the war
100
What are TWO of the FOUR main purposes of WWI propaganda?
Recruitment of Soldiers/Women
Conservation of Goods
Purchasing War Bonds
Support for the War at Home
100
What nations are a part of the Allied forces?
Russia
Great Britain
France
(Later in the war)
America
Japan
Italy
200
How did nationalism affect WWI?
By creating competition and tensions between nations. Also, by having the citizens support their government's actions.
200
What was the Schlieffen Plan
Germany's plan was to invade France by going through Belgium, then invade Russia.
200
What was the purpoes of this new weapon during WWI?
Spy
Drop bombs
Dogfights
200
In what year did World War I begin and end?
1914-1918
300
What did Germany start to lose towards the end of the war due to their citizens starving?
Nationalism
300
What is NOT true about the Zimmerman Telegram
A: It led to America joining WWI.
B: Germany offered Canada part of America's land in exchange for them joining the war.
C: Germany was offering Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
B: Germany offered Canada part of America's land in exchange for them joining the war.
300
How did the development of gas warfare and flamethrowers affect the war?
Caused mass casualties while inflicting psychological damage.
300
When did America join WWI?
1917
400
What event before WWI boosted nations' economies and their ego?
Scramble for Africa
400
What was the "Christmas Truce" of 1914?
When both sides "paused' the war in a temporary ceasefire.
400
What are the two tools/characteristics this WWI propaganda poster uses?
Catchy Phrases/ Bold Slogans
Name Calling
Demonization of the Enemy
400
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
500
What does this political cartoon express about WWI?
How Alliances led to to WWI
500
What was the significance of the Battle of Verdun?
The longest and most costly battle in the war.
300,000 deaths
Only gained 5 miles
500
What was the name of the motivational speakers who would promote the war and nationalism in between movie breaks during WWI?
4 Minute Men
500
Who was the president of the United States during WWI?
President Wilson