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What event sparked the beginning of World War 1?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Which countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
What was the nickname given to the area between the trenches in World War 1
No Man's Land
Approximately how many are believed to have died in total during World War 1?
8.5 Mill
On what date did the armistice take effect, marking the end of World War I?
November 11th 1918
When did World War 1 start?
1914
Britain, France, and Russia
What new weapon introduced during World War I played a significant role in naval battles?
Submarines
Trench Warfare often results in many battles ending up as what?
Stalemate
What was a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles
Germany pays reparations, new countries formed, LEague of Nations
What was the response of Austria-Hungary to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
It issued an ultimatum to Serbia, demanding compliance with several demands
Which country abandoned the Triple Alliance just before the start of World War 1?
Italy
What was a primary reason for the development of trench warfare during World War I?
to provide soldiers with better protection from enemy attacks
Which country experienced a revolution and withdrew from World War I in 1917?
Russia
name a new country created from the former Austria-Hungary after World War 1?
Czechoslovakia, Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Yugoslavia
Which country declared war first, triggering a chain reaction of declarations across Europe?
Austria-Hungary
Why is Serbia angry after Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Serbia, like Bosnia and Herzegovina was a Slavic state and wanted annexed as well
What is Total War?
Countries turning all means of Production to focus on the War
Which country suffered the most losses in World War 1?
Russia
What is one example of why the Treaty of Versailles was a “Peace Built on Quicksand”?
WW2, USA says no, nobody happy
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, who was a member of what secret group?
Black Hand
Who was the leader of Germany during World War 1?
Kaiser Wilhelm I
What was the main reason for the failure of the Schlieffen Plan
Rapid Russian Mobilization
Which battle is often considered one of the bloodiest battles of World War 1?
Battle of the Somme
What were the consequences for Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Reparations, loss of land, not allowed in league of Nations