War, What is it Good For?
This weapon was a primary cause of trench networks and stalemates
What is the machine gun?
This nation is focused on punishing Germany at the end of World War I
What is France?
This neutral nation was invaded in Germany's effort to quickly defeat France
What is Belgium?
Which country had the most overall collateral damage and civilian casualties?
What is France?
Which president won re-election keeping the U.S. out of the conflict, and at the end attempted to persuade the Allies to pursue a "peace without victory"
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
These were the "Big Four" nations at the Paris Conference in 1919
What are France, Britain, Italy, and the U.S.
This nation went from having one of Europe's largest militaries, to one of the smallest, in 5 years.
What is Germany?
The Allies included these nations (4)
Britain, France, Belgium, Serbia, Russia, U.S.
In order to withdraw from the war quickly, this nation signed a peace treaty with Germany, handing over significant land in Eastern Europe
What is Russia?
This domestic conflict in Russia precipitated their withdrawal from the war
What is the Communist Revolution?
This maritime event early in the war enraged not just Americans, but the world
What is the sinking of the Lusitania?
This was Wilson's goal regarding militarism and imperialism
What is a global reduction in colonization and military build-up
With their resources nearly exhausted, Germany's last major push of the war was called this.
What is the Peace Offensive?
The Central Powers included (3)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman-Empire
This nation was formed out of the Ottoman Empire
What is Turkey?
A nationalist from this country assassinated this archduke.
What is Serbia / Franz Ferdinand?
The Selective Service Act did this
What is require all men to sign up for the draft
Name two ways Germany was singled-out in either the armistice or Treaty of Versailles
What is:
- Not invited to conference
- Reduction of military
- Reduction of territory
- War guilt clause
- War debt
These were the major steps of the Schlieffen Plan.
What is:
- Invade France through Belgium
- Capture Paris
- Turn to Russia as they mobilize and defeat Russia
This nation swapped alliances when war was declared
Bonus: Why?
What is Italy?
Regional disputes began over the region of ______ being annexed by ________
Bosnia / Austria-Hungary
This was first leader of the Soviet Union in 1917
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
The Zimmermann Note had this specific request, and an additional promise
What is to start a conflict with the U.S. / promised AZ / TX / NM
This is where the Peace Conference of 1919 was held
What is Versailles, France
The Eastern Front was mostly fought between these nations
What is Russia & Germany?
When Britain declared war, what were 2 colonies that also had to fight with them?
What is a lot
These are 3 independent nations that formed at the war's end.
What are: Turkey, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary
In the terms of the armistice, this person also had to abdicate the throne
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?
What was one way that everyday Americans at home supported the war effort?
Victory gardens, victory bonds, wheatless Mondays, meatless Tuesdays
Which two nations did NOT join the League of Nations?
What are U.S & Germany