What was the title of the king of Germany?
Kaiser
This country is considered responsible for the war
Germany
Why was the map of Europe redrawn after the War?
Some countries no longer existed. Some new countries appeared. Some countries had to give up some of their land.
What does urban mean?
Related to cities
What event caused every country in Europe to threaten to attack each other?
Hint: This is often considered the cause of the war
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Whose assassination led to World War I?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
These 3 countries are considered the winners of the War
Great Britain
France
United States
Why did we change the names of some foods during World War I, like renaming sauerkraut to liberty cabbage?
To show we were rejecting Germany and German people
What is an empire?
A country that takes control of land outside its borders
The US defeated Mexico in a war and demanded half of its land.
Allies and Central Powers
What major country in the Central Powers is no longer around?
Austria-Hungary
Why did the United States become one of the richest countries in the world after the war?
1. European countries getting destroyed
2. The US sold weapons and materials to both sides
What is imperialism?
Economic domination
When a country controls another country's economy
Germany invaded France
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
President of the United States during World War I
What part of the United States was taken from Mexico after the Mexican-American War?
The southwest
Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, TexasHow did average Germans react to the Treaty of Versailles?
This word describes the system abusing the less powerful
Oppression
Why did the assassination lead to war?
Who killed Franz Ferdinand?
Serbian nationalist Gavarilo Princip
What word describes where most soldiers had to stay during and in between battles?
Trenches
Why was Russia not invited to sign the peace treaty that ended the war?
Russia had a revolution and pulled out of the war already
What does MANIA stand for?
(This is a way to remember what caused the War)
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assasination
What event led to the United States joining the War?
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sent a message to Mexico promising to help take back land from the United States if they helped against Europe