Outside of War
Tension was constantly rising as countries worked to make these, which is the Highschool equivalent of making friends to rival another friend group for mutual gain.
What are Alliances?
What is a U-Boat?
What is the Western?
The Triple Entente consisted of Great Britain, France and this country.
What is Russia?
During the war, women would often serve in supportive roles while the men fought. Many worked jobs, others may be munition workers or commonly signed up to be one of these, one of the most traumatizing jobs essential to keep soldiers spirits (and lives) intact.
What is a nurse?
The kickoff for war was the assassination of this archduke, who was killed by a Serbian Nationalist.
Who is Archduke Ferdinand?
After the invasion of Belgium, the Germans were stopped by the French at this battle. Funny enough, this battle happened twice during WWI!
What is the first battle of the Marne?
On this front, Germany was effective in winning battles against an inferior Russian army.
What is the Eastern?
The United States declared war on Germany shortly after this intercepted message, which angered most Americans and prompted calls for war.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
Governments would often use this, especially during wartime, to try and persuade their civilians to join the cause or support their nation.
What is propaganda?
This country remained neutral through the entirety of WWI. They are famous for never getting involved in any wars.
What is Switzerland?
The region between trenches is often nicknamed this, which is literally a place where no living person would be found.
What is "No Mans Land"?
This plan called for the quick defeat of France, followed by the defeat of Russia
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
Part of the Treaty of Versailles called for the creation of this, which sounds similar to a popular computer game. LOL
What is the League of Nations?
During wartime, civilians are often forced to follow this term, which means having limited amounts of food or resources they can use.
What is rationing?
One event that angered Americans was the sinking of this civilian ship, resulting in over a hundred American deaths.
What is the Lusitania?
Trench warfare created new styles fighting, especially long battles. This battle was the longest in the war, lasting around 11 months.
What is the battle of Verdun?
This country left the Triple Alliance almost instantly when the war started, later joining the Allied Powers.
What is Italy?
Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary created this alliance.
What was the Triple Alliance?
Freedom of speech was often limited during war, the official term is this. It was conducted to prevent false, radical or hateful information from escaping to the public.
What is Censorship?
The Balkans were nicknamed this of Europe, which would cause a large fire if lit by a match.
What is the Powder Keg of Europe?
This campaign was basically impossible, calling for the planned invasion of the Dardanelles Strait to reach Russia.
What is the Gallipoli Campaign?
On the Eastern Front, Russia was losing but it wasn't because they lacked this considering they lost double what the Germans lost in WWI.
What are soldiers?
Following the Communist takeover of Russia, Germany was allowed to keep gained land as Russia would exit the war. The terms listed were part of this treaty to officially close the western front.
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
The most effective way for governments to raise money is by selling these. You may go tell your friends that your family bought some!
What are war bonds?