Causes of the War
This was the immediate cause that led to World War I.
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This type of warfare developed in 1914 when France stopped the German advance at the Battle of the Marne.
What is Trench Warfare?
This act of Congress focused on prosecuting spies and others who interfered with military recruitment during the war.
What is the Espionage Act of 1917?
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
The Triple Alliance change into this alliance once Italy left and Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire joined.
What are the Central Powers?
This long term cause of World War I included a push by Slavic peoples to unite and form their own country in the Balkan Region.
What is Nationalism?
These new airships were quieter than planes and could be used for reconnaissance and dropping bombs.
What are Zeppelins?
This military general led the American forces in Europe during the war.
Who is General John J. Pershing?
In 1918, the Bolsheviks signed this agreement to have Russia leave the war.
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
This international community of countries formed in the Treaty of Versailles had a purpose to prevent future wars.
What is the League of Nations?
This long term cause involved European powers expanding their colonial holdings in Africa and spheres of influence in East Asia.
What is Imperialism?
These large weapons used large shells to bombard enemy lines and terrorize civilian populations.
What are Artillery Guns?
This type of funding from civilians helped to increase the ability of the United States to pay for its military during the war.
What are War Bonds?
In 1922, the Bolshevik Party transitioned Russia into this Communist State.
What is the Soviet Union?
This pope's peace points were rejected by President Wilson, yet still included into Wilson's Fourteen Point Plan.
Who is Pope Benedict XV?
This long term cause involved the build up of national militaries and navies across Europe.
What is Militarism?
This Eastern Front battle resulted in the Germans defeated the Russians in 1914 and advancing further into Russia.
What is the Battle of Tannenberg?
This was the main cause of the United States entering World War I.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
This was the date that the armistice was signed that ended World War I?
What is November 11, 1918?
This culture was discouraged in America during the war, including banning food, music, and language classes.
What is German?
This long term cause included the development of opposing teams.
What are Alliances?
This type of warfare included German U-boats sinking naval vessels near Ireland and Britain, including the Lusitania.
What is Submarine Warfare?
This progressive reform was enacted in the workplace regarding how long workers could work in a day.
What is the Eight Hour Work Day?
This was the peace agreement signed at the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles required this nation take responsibility for the entire war, including disarming its military, losing its colonies, and paying reparation to the Allied Powers.
What is Germany?