Actions of Nations
The nations of Europe were willing to _____ to preserve their power and the power of their allies.
use war
What did trench warfare cause?
stalemate on the Western Front
The Treaty of Versailles declared that Germany had to
make reparations to cover war costs of the Allies.
Which of the following events caused Britain to fight in World War I?
Germany invaded Belgium.
British prime minister
David Lloyd George
What two nations first joined the conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary?
Russia and Germany
Why was "no-man's-land" so dangerous?
Many soldiers were killed while crossing it.
On what date was the armistice signed?
November 11, 1918
On what date was the heir to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire assassinated in Bosnia, Sarajavo?
June 28, 1914
French premier
Georges Clemenceau
Germany viewed the Russian czar’s full mobilization of the army as an act of
war.
The strip of territory that separated the troops from each other was known as
no-man's land
define armistice
truce or an agreement to end fighting
Five main causes of World War I
M.A.N.I.A
President of the US
Why did Lenin sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany?
Lenin had promised that Russia would pull out of the war.
Initially, the war effort on the Western Front was characterized by
trench warfare that kept both sides in the same positions for four years.
The Russian provisional government made the fatal mistake of deciding to
remain in World War I.
In the Zimmermann note, Germany offered which of the following to Mexico if it joined the Central Powers?
the return of Mexican lands held by the United States
British officer who urged princes in the Middle East to revolt against the Ottomans
Lawrence of Arabia
Define Total War
complete mobilization of a nation's resources and people
war based on wearing the other side down with constant attacks and heavy losses
war of attrition
Which alliance won World War I?
Pre World War I alliance of Italy, Germany and Austria-Hungary
Triple Alliance
Schlieffen Plan