The Great War Timeline
What year did World War I begin?
1914
Which alliance included France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and later the United States?
The Allies
What event triggered the start of World War I?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What type of warfare became a defining feature of World War I, particularly on the Western Front?
Trench Warefare
What treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles?
In what year was the armistice that ended World War I signed?
1918
Name one of the primary countries in the Central Powers.
Germany
Which country declared war on Serbia, prompting Russia to mobilize?
Austria-Hungary
What new technology introduced during World War I made traditional infantry charges much deadlier?
Machine Gun
Which organization was created after World War I in an attempt to prevent future conflicts?
League of Nations
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
Which country was the last major ally to join the fight in World War I?
USA
What concept, characterized by pride in one’s nation, contributed to the outbreak of World War I?
Nationalism
What armored vehicle was first used in combat during World War I?
The tank
What major political change occurred in Russia as a result of the war?
the Russian Revolution
Which year saw the United States officially enter World War I?
1917
Which empire was involved in the Central Powers and spanned parts of Europe and the Middle East?
Ottoman Empire
What was the name of the Serbian nationalist group involved in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Black Hand
What form of warfare involved the use of chemical agents like chlorine and mustard gas?
Chemical Warfare
The Treaty of Versailles imposed reparations on which country?
Germany