Alliances
Which Alliance included Britain, France, and Russia at the start of the War
Who is the Allied Powers
True or False
After the Battle of Marne, Germany realized that they could easily defeat the Allies
False, they realized the could NOT easily defeat the Allies
The assassination of who helped start World War 1
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
True or False
Trench Warfare was clean, safe, and comfortable for soliders.
False
The League of Nations was created to help prevent future what?
Wars
What side did the United States join?
The Allies
On the Eastern Front which country fought against the Central Powers
Who is Russia
The British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat that killed many civilians (including Americans)
What is the Lusitania
Chemical gas
What do you call a nation that pursues its own good even at the expense of others
Nationalism
Which Country joined the Central Powers and later attacked Russia
Who is the Ottomon Empire
What was the longest battle of World War 1
What is the Battle of Verdun
Competing _________and goals of various countries helped start WWI
Attitudes
True or False
American were encouraged to conserve fuel by observing gasless days once a week
True
What new weapon did Germany use in 1915 that could sink ships without warning
What is U Boats (submarines)
Which Countries formed the Central Powers when the War began?
Who is Germany and Austria- Hungary
What was a plan for Germany to attack France in the west and then turn east to fight Russia
The Schlieffen Plan
In January 1917, Germany sent a secret message asking Mexico to attack the United States. What was this called?
What is the Zimmerman Telegram
True or False
Only Adults were able to take care of victory gardens and conserve food
False, children mostly did this
What was the peace treaty that officially ended World War I
What is the Treaty of Versailles
Why did Germany declare war on Russia
Germany wanted to defend Austria-Hungary
Which country never ratified the Treaty of Versailles or joined the league of Nations?
United States
On What date did the United States declare war on Germany?
What is April 6, 1917
Who took on new jobs at home to support the war effort
Woman
Who commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)