Causes of War
What event started World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which side was Germany on?
Central Powers
What was the first major battle in Belgium?
The Siege of Liege
What type of warfare used dug-out ditches for protection?
Trench warfare
What year did WWI begin?
1914
Who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A Serbian nationalist (Gavrilo Princip)
Name one Allied country in 1914
Britain, France, or Russia
What battle stopped German from taking Paris?
First Battle of Marne
What area between trenches was very dangerous?
No Man's Land
What was the name of Germany's war plan?
The Schlieffen Plan
What country did Austria-Hungary blame for the assassination?
Serbia
Why did Britain enter the war?
Germany invaded Belgium
What battle was a major German victory over Russia?
Battle of Tannenberg
Name one weapon that made WWI more deadly.
Machine guns or artillery
What was the "Race to the Sea"?
Attempts to outflank each other's armies
What happened after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?
Other countries joined due to alliances (domino effect)
What country was supposed to stay neutral but was invaded?
Belgium
What was the result of the First Battle of the Marne?
It stopped Germany and was an Allied victory
Why did trench warfare lead to stalemate?
Neither side could advance easily
What was the Christmas Truce?
A temporary stop in fighting where soldiers celebrated together
What system caused many countries to be pulled into the war quickly?
The alliance system
Which two countries did Germany want to avoid fighting at the same times?
France and Russia
What battle marked the end of the fast-moving warfare in 1914?
First Battle of Ypres
What was a stalemate?
A situation where neither side can win or move forward
What happened during the Christmas Truce?
Soldiers exchanged gifts, played soccer, and sang carols