Causes of World War I
The acronym M.A.N.I.A. stands for these causes when describing the causes of World War I.
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination
What was the type of warfare used to fight on the Western Front?
Trench Warfare
Who was the leader of Russia at the start of World War I?
Czar Nicholas II
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the deadly chemical weapon first used in World War I?
Mustard Gas
The name of the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy before the start of World War I.
The Triple Alliance
This battle was used by Mr. H to show the example of how World War I became a war of attrition. It resulted in the staggering loss of 700,000 men during the 10 month long battle.
The Battle of Verdun
What group, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Russian government in 1917?
The Bolsheviks
What was U.S. President Wilson's plan for peace called?
The Fourteen Points
What new weapon was introduced in World War I that made trench warfare even more deadly?
The Machine Gun
Why was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand a key event in starting World War I?
His assassination led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, triggering a chain reaction of alliances entering the war.
What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania?
It angered the U.S. because American passengers were killed, increasing tensions with Germany.
What was Lenin's slogan that appealed to the Russian people?
"Peace, Land and Bread"
What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
To prevent future wars and promote peace.
What were U-boats and which country used them?
Submarines, Germany
What was the Schlieffen Plan and why did it fail?
Germany's military plan to quickly defeat France before turning on to fight Russia. It failed because Belgium resisted and Britain joined the war.
What was the Zimmermann Telegram and why was it important?
A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the U.S. - it caused the U.S. to ultimately join the war.
What was the name of the treaty in which Russia exited World War I?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What was the War Guilt Clause and how did it impact Germany?
It forced Germany to accept full blame for the war and pay reparations.
How did airplanes change warfare during World War I?
They were first used for reconnaissance but later for dogfights and bombing.
What was the blank check that Germany gave to Austria-Hungary?
A promise of unconditional support from Germany to Austria-Hungary, encouraging them to attack Serbia.
How did the entry of the United States impact World War I?
It provided troops and resources, boosting Allied morale and leading to Germany's defeat.
How did the Russian Civil War end, and what happened to the Romanov family?
The Red Army won and the Romanov family was executed.
Why did the United States refuse to join the League of Nations?
The U.S. Senate feared it would drag the country into future European conflicts.
What was the impact of tanks in World War I and which country introduced them?
Britain introduced tanks and they helped break through enemy trenches.