Major Conflicts
What was the main event that started World War I
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferninand
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Name of of the Allied Powers in World War I.
France
What type of new weapon was introduced in World War I?
Tanks
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which battle was known as the turning point for the Allies?
The Battle of Verdun
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War I?
David Lloyd George
Which country was part of the Central Powers?
Austria-Hungary
What was the purpose of trench warfare?
To protect soldiers from enemy fire.
What organization was formed to prevent future wars after World War I?
The League of Nations
What year did World War I begin?
Name the Russian leader who took over during the war.
Vladimir Lenin
What was the main alliance against Germany?
The Allies.
Name on type of vehicle used in World War I.
Airplanes.
What year did World War I officially end?
1918
Name on of the major battles fought on the Western Front.
The Battle of Somme
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name a country that joined the Allies in 1917.
The United States.
What gas was used as a weapon during the war?
Mustard gas
What was one major consequence of the war for Europe?
Economic hardship and political instability.
What event is often cited as the final battle of World War I?
The Battle of Amiens
Who was the French general known for leading troops in World War I?
General Ferdinand Foch
Which country was neutral throughout World War I?
Switzerland
What was the significance of the machine gun during the war?
It allowed for rapid fire and increased casualties.
How did World War I change the map of Europe?
New countries were created and empires were broken up.