Unit 4 (A)
What years did World War I span through?
1914-1918
During the course of World War I, what were soldier primarily fighting out of?
Trenches
What type of music became popular during the Roaring 20s?
Jazz
Period after World War I. Music and other forms of entertainment became very popular:
The Roaring 20s
What is the most popular pizza topping in America?
Pepperoni
What was the kick-start event of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Large, open area in the middle of the battlefield. Little to no cover for protection.
No Man's Land
Why was poison gas difficult to use and unreliable at times?
Wind.
It was unpredictable because of the wind.
At the Battle of the Marne, which unusual vehicle was used to transport troops to and from the battlefield?
Taxis
Globally, what is the most used social media platform?
Secret message from Germany intended for Mexico. Suggested a military alliance between the two nations and an invasion of the U.S.:
The Zimmermann Telegram
Which allied nation felt ignored and disrespected during the Paris Peace Conference?
Japan
Period of battle where neither side can gain the upper-hand:
Stalemate
What do the letters of the MAIN acronym stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, & Nationalism
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
Hedwig
What was the name of Woodrow Wilson's terms of Peace?
The 14 Points
Who proposed the Gallipoli campaign?
Winston Churchill
What role did Adolf Hitler serve in during his time on the Western Front? (Early stages of World War I)
Messenger
A type of war where each side tries to wear the other down. Who can fight the longest:
War of Attrition
While in the Army, Forrest Gump became very good at this interesting sport. He even joined the national team:
Ping Pong
What three states did Germany suggest Mexico takeover in their plan to invade the U.S.?
Texas, New Mexico, & Arizona
What were the THREE major battles of World War I (That we discussed in class):
Marne, Somme, & Verdun
Italian sharp-shooter, was once known for being a pacifist before the war:
Benito Mussolini
Who led the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
Who is the only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six straight decades?
Dolly Parton