Countries
How many countries were involved in the war?
21
What word fits this definition?: An agreement made between two more more countries to help each other if necessary
Alliance
What was the name of the movie we watched to start the unit?
War Horse
What years did the war take place in?
1914-1918
What year did the United States join the fighting?
1917
Which country had the most advanced military at the beginning of the war?
Germany
What word fits this definition?: When one country increases their wealth and power by taking over additional countries/territory
Imperialism
True or False: World War One used submarines for underwater attacks.
True
Which country lost the war? AND What did they have to do because of this?
Germany, had to pay millions of dollars back, reduce their military, give land back
What medical conditions were soldiers that fought in the trenches concerned about getting? (Name 2)
Trenchfoot, Frostbite, Lice, Starvation
What large country dropped out of the war in 1917 due to their many losses?
Russia
What word fits this defintion?: A strong belief that ones home country is the best/strongest, and it should be protected.
Nationalism
What was the name of the area between two opposing army trenches called? AND What was this area like?
What day did World War One end? (HINT THIS IS A MAJOR HOLIDAY YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW)
November 11th, 1918.
"The eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month."
A.K.A Veterans Day!
What group was formed as a result of this war, whose goal was to promote world peace?
League of Nations
What 3 main countries made up the ALLIED Powers?
Britain, France, United States
What word fits this definition: A strong belief that a country needs a large and strong military to defend itself?
Militarism
What are bayonets, and what were they used for?
The blade on the end of a rifle, used for digging, fighting, opening cans
What German soldier was upset by the way the war ended, and eventually led Germany into a new government?
Adolf Hitler
What leader was assassinated, which eventually led to The Great War?
Franz Ferdinand, next in line to lead Austria-Hungary
What 3 main countries made up the CENTRAL Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire