Weapons/Tactics
Which new type of weapon introduced during World War I had a significant impact on the course of the war, and could fire up to 600 rounds per minute?
The weapon was the machine gun.
What was the first major battle of WW1?
The Battle of Mons
What event immediately sparked the beginning of WW1?
What treaty officially ended World War 1?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Allies and Central Powers
What was the primary form of warfare in ww1?
It was Trench Warfare.
What is considered the final battle of WW1?
The Battle of Somme
What war was a cause of World War 1?
Balkan Wars
Which nations emerged as superpowers after world war 1?
The United States and Russia
1914-1918
What was the name of the German military strategy that called for a rapid and overwhelming defeat of France in the early stages of WW1?
It was the Schlieffen Plan.
Poisonous gases were used during which battle in WW1?
The Battle of Ypres
Which empire's collapse in the years leading up to World War 1 contributed to instability in Europe and was a cause of the war?
It was the Ottoman Empire.
How did the allies restrict Germany until treaties were signed?
They maintained a naval blockade around Germany.
What year was the Battle of Somme?
1916
What type of gas was used for the first time in World War I, causing widespread casualties and suffering among soldiers?
Chlorine gas was used.
Explain the reason behind the Battle of Somme
Allied commanders wanted to relieve pressure on the defenders of Verdun.
What was the name of the telegram the British intercepted which caused the U.S. to join WW1?
It was the Zimmerman Telegram.
Which new international organization was created following World War I, with the goal of maintaining peace and cooperation between nations?
The League of Nations
Who were the 4 Central Powers in WW1?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
Which treaty banned the use of chemical weapons after ww1?
The Geneva Protocol
The Battle of Tannenberg proved that the German army could do what?
Defeat larger armies through superior tactics and training.
What 3 properties did Germany have that slowly built the fire of WW1?
Imperialism, Militarism, and Nationalism.
Which 4 empires collapsed at the end of WW1?
The Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, German and Russian empires
Which country in WW1 had the most military casualties?
Russia had the most military casualties.