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"Spark" of WWI
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The 14 point plan
Who was assassinated that “sparked” the first world war?
Archduke Ferdinand
How long were the trenches?
300 miles
This portable, rapid-firing weapon became a symbol of trench warfare
Machine gun
What does the A in the “M.A.I.N.” acronym stand for?
The Alliances between many European countries
What were the concerns of France and Britain?
National security
What US president was serving during the first world war?
Woodrow Wilson
What country was this front stretched across?
France
Introduced by the British in 1916, this armored vehicle was designed to break through enemy trenches
Tank
What does the N in the “M.A.I.N” acronym stand for?
Nationalism, which unified the people in a country and caused intense competition between countries.
What was the name of the final treaty made by the league of nations?
Treaty of Versailles
Who was leading Germany during the first world war?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
The 1916 battle that saw the first major use of tanks by the British Army
The Battle of Somme
Chemical weapon that caused blindness, burns, and respiratory damage
Chlorine gas
What does the I in the “M.A.I.N.” acronym stand for?
Imperialism, the act of one country extending its authority over another. This caused competition between European nations in Africa and Asia.
Why did the US reject the Treaty of Versailles?
Who was the leader of Russia for a short period of time during the first world war?
Czar Nicholas II
Winston Churchill
This German artillery gun, nicknamed "Big Bertha," was capable of firing shells over long distances
Howitzer
What does the M in the “M.A.I.N” acronym stand for?
Militarism, the glorification and mobilization of the military
Name the communist party that revolted against Russia
Bolsheviks
Who was the leader of Austria during the first world war?
Franz Joseph I
The date that ended fighting on this front
November, 11th, 1918
This German weapon, often referred to as a "U-Boat"
Submarine