CAUSES
Assassination
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
who were the core members of the allied powers
United Kingdom, France, and Russia
how many major battles occurred in world war 1
30
Tanks
Originally called "landships," they debuted at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
True or False
The United States entered the war immediately in 1914.
False
What did the Serbian government do when Austra-Hungary declared war?
What is mobilizing the Serbian army and appealing to Russia for assistance?
what was the most important group in world war 1
The Allied Powers (or Entente)
how long did battle Somme last in world war 1
4 months and 19 days
Flamethrowers
Introduced by Germany in February 1915
When did WW1 begin?
what is Sunday, June 28th, 1914?
Why did Austra-Hungary not go to war immediately?
What is fearing mighty Russia supported Serbia, Austria-Hungary won't go to war until it received assurance from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II?
how many deaths occurred in world war 1
16million
what battle caused the most deaths in ww1
the battle of Somme
submarines
Heavily utilized by Germany for naval blockade and warfare.
Chemical Warfare
Roughly 1.2 million soldiers were victims of gas attacks
Why did America enter the war?
What is Germany’s unchecked submarine aggression against neutral ships?
how many allied groups were there in world war 1
27
What was the #1 killer in WWI?
the artillery
early aircraft
Used for reconnaissance, bombing, and, through "dogfights," aerial combat.
Explosions
The 1917 detonation of mines under German lines at Messines Ridge was heard in London, 140 miles away.
What are the four main causes?
What is Imperialism, nationalism, military, and alliances?
what were the main 4 leaders called
the big four
what battle caused ww1
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Blood Banks
Established in 1917 to store blood for immediate, on-site transfusions.
True or False
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate spark that ignited World War I
True