This agreement included Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy. They agreed to protect one another in case of an attack.
What is the Triple Alliance?
100
This area between Germany and France was the site of most of the trench warfare in World War I.
What is the Western Front?
100
He was the president of the United States originally elected in 1912. He strongly believed that the United States should not participate in World War I until 1917.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
100
This was used at the front of trenches to stop enemies from charging into the trenches.
What is barbed wire?
100
A cease-fire. Germany asked for one after Austria and Italy dropped out of the war.
What is an armistice?
200
The act of moving troops, weapons, and machines to prepare for war.
What is mobilization?
200
The Archduke of Austria who was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
200
The speech that Woodrow Wilson gave to convince Americans that they would be helping Europe by joining the war.
What is the 14 Point Plan?
200
This weapon made trenches necessary because it made two people capable of stopping a charge.
What is the machine gun?
200
When men are forced to join the military.
What is conscription?
300
He led Russia before and during the war.
Who is Nicholas II?
300
The location where a Yugoslav nationalist assassinated the Archduke of Austria.
What is Sarajevo, Serbia?
300
This part of Woodrow Wilson's speech emphasized that Europeans should have the right to elect their own leaders.
What is democracy?
300
This position is closest to the enemy's trenches. Soldiers are sent here to find out what the enemy is up to.
What is the forward observation post?
300
When you get involved in a conflict.
What is embroiled?
400
Russia, France, and Britain entered this agreement in order to protect themselves from rivals in Europe.
What is the Triple Entente?
400
Joined World War I after Germany invaded the neutral country Belgium to prepare for an attack on France.
What is Great Britain?
400
The United States avoided joining World War I for as long as possible. These reasons caused them to join. (name at least one)
What is sinking of US ships by u-boats or the investment in an allied victory?
400
This could develop because of rain and muddy trenches that did not have the opportunity to dry out. Wet boots led to very unhealthy conditions.
What is trench foot?
400
The payments that Germany had to make after they lost the war.
What are reparations?
500
This encourages people to join a war and support their country.
What is propaganda?
500
The location where the war between Russia and Germany/Austria.
What is the Eastern Front?
500
This part of Woodrow Wilson's speech stated that European countries should have the right to rule themselves and not be involved in Empires or oppressive rules. This is the reason the Austria-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire were dismantled.
What is self-determination?
500
In this type of war you try to wear down your opponent by causing them to lose soldiers and supply. You do not try to gain ground, but wear down the spirit of your enemy.
What is attrition warfare?
500
The political party that overthrew the Russian Government in the October Revolution. They were led by Vladimir Lenin.