WWI Battles
Important People
Weapons
U.S. Involvement
"The Russian Effect"
100
This battle was an attempt to help Russia gain access to the Mediterranean Sea
What is Gallipoli
100
His plan called for a quick invasion of France and then an attacked on Russia
Who is Schlieffen
100
Blisters, lung damage, and blindness are all symptoms of this weapon
What is poison gas
100
This document suggested that Germany was trying to get Mexico to join the war on their side
What is the Zimmerman Telegram
100
His takeover of military command did not improve the success of the Russian army in WWI
Who is Tsar Nicholas II
200
This battle stopped the Germans from advancing further into France
What is the Battle of the Marne
200
His desire/need to prove himself as a strong leader influence his decision to enter the war
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm II
200
This weapon had the largest range of any in the war
What is the submarine
200
The U.S. provided almost 1.5 Billion dollars worth of aid to this group
Who were the Allies
200
This individual, though appointed by the Tsar to lead the government, was inexperienced and naive.
What is Tsarina Alexandra
300
This long offensive resulted in the construction of vast trenches and the slaughter of over 1 million men
What is the Battle of the Somme
300
They invented the poison gas
Who were the Germans
300
While speed and intensity were hallmarks of this weapon, mobility was not
What is the machine gun
300
U.S. Troops were involved in the Hundred Day Offensive, as well as this campaign
What is the Spring Offensive
300
He was instrumental in leading the Russian Revolution
What is Lenin
400
These battle signified the Allies last major "push" or advancement in the war
What is the Argonne
400
They, by far, possessed the greatest number of tanks
Who are the French
400
Though initially used for spying, this weapon quickly became adapted for combat
What is the airplane
400
The sinking of the Lusitania was an example of an issue that the U.S. and Germany were at odds about
What is unrestricted submarine warfare
400
This battle signified a huge defeat for the Russian and exposed their poor military leadership
What is the Battle of Tannenberg
500
This battle involved a heavily fortified French city and was intended to inflict heavy casualties, wearing down French resistence
What is Verdun
500
Their strength and determination was evident at the Battle of Gallipoli
Who are the Turks
500
speed and ventilation were two problems plaguing this weapon
What is the tank
500
Germany felt justified in breaking this agreement because of the U.S. financial support of the Allies
What is the Sussex Pledge
500
This document formally ended Russia's involvement in WWI
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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