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How was America doing during the early years of the war?
They were doing great, not involved and making money on the backside of the war. Life was good
What are atrocities?
war crimes
The war started in what year and finished in what year?
1914-1918
Where the Western Front was fought?
Northeast France
How much of the world Great Britain controlled
24%
By 1913 what country had surpassed Great Britain to become one of the most powerful in the world?
Daily Double!
Unites States of America
Why Italy had shifted alliances?
They realized Germany was breaking their promises during the war and realized they were not probably going to get more land, they also senced that Germany was going to lose the war.
What is Stalemate?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
When there is no movement of enemy lines or military advancement has stalled for long periods of time.
Who was a part of the Three Emperor Alliance established in 1890.
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
How many countries did Great Britain have land in that was apart of its empire?
5
The Western Front trench war extended about how many miles?
475 miles
How many soldiers died in the war.
8.5 million
During WWI what country was known for their naval fleet?
Great Britain
What happened to Franz Ferdinand and how to explain the story of his assassination.
Archduke traveled to Sarajevo to inspect imperial armed forces in Bosnia, wanted to try and fix issues with government and people and was assassinated.
Why did Germany decide to use more brutal tactics in warfare like gas?
The war was slowing and Germany was desperate to find a way to advance their position and they were tired of waiting in a stalemate.
What land did Russia and Japan fight over in 1904?
South Manchuria
What “total” war meant for each country.
A nations was to mobilized all their resources, including manpower, industry, and civilian life, to support the war effort, blurring the lines between military and civilian targets and needs.
Why was Belgium brought into the war?
Because of Germanys Schlieffen plan
What is propaganda?
dissemination of information
Why did so many countries in Europe having allies impact initial conflict?
Domino effect, this meant all of Europe were allies with someone and so the entire country was at war.
In response to Great Britain great Naval Fleet Russia creates what underwater weapon?
U-Boats
What type of Government did Germany have at the beginning of WWI?
Constitutional Monarchy
What was the name of the war between Japan and Russia called?
Russo-Japanese War
Explain what the Schlieffen Plan was.
A pathway for Germany to invade France by invading Belgium and fighting a single front war int he west as Russia stalls in the aast.
In 1917 what cause Russia’s government to collapse?
Corruption, financial strain, economic collapse and inefficiency.
What treaty was signed by the “Big Four” outside of Paris France?
Treaty of Versailles
Who was the American President during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What ship did the Germans sink that held 128 American passengers on board?
RMS Lusitania
Why did America declare war on Germany?
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, which led to the sinking of American ships and the loss of American lives
What date did America declare war on Germany?
April 6, 1917