General
What was the time period of World War I?
1914-1918
Which country issued an ultimatum to Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary
What type of warfare characterized much of World War I?
Trench warfare
What was the Armistice of November 11, 1918?
The agreement that ended the fighting in World War I.
What were the two main alliance systems during World War I?
Central Powers and Allied Powers
What was the "blank check" that Germany provided to Austria-Hungary?
Unconditional support for Austria-Hungary's actions against Serbia
What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?
It marked a turning point in the war, halting the German advance toward Paris.
How many soldiers died during World War I?
Approximately 9.5 million soldiers
What was the name given to World War I after it ended?
The Great War
What was the July Crisis?
The series of events and tensions following the assassination that led to war declarations.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's military strategy to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.
What was one major consequence of the Paris Peace Conferences?
The establishment of new borders in Europe and the creation of new nation-states.
Which event triggered the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which two alliances were involved in the conflict at the war's start?
Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary) and Tripple Entente (France, Great Britain, and Russia)
Which weapon was notably used for the first time during World War I?
Poison gas
What was the Treaty of Saint-Germain?
The peace treaty between the Allies and the Republic of German-Austria.
What major global power entered the war in 1917 on the side of the Allies?
The United States
What was the public sentiment in Europe regarding the war at its outbreak?
Enthusiasm and belief in a quick victory
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia withdrew from the war, and significant territories were lost to the Central Powers.
How did the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
Germany was held responsible for the war, had to pay reparations, and faced territorial losses.