WWI-History
What year did the Great War begin?
What is the year 1914?
The area between the opposing forces' trenches was known as . . .
What was “No man’s land”
What was Alfred Nobel famous for?
What was the Nobel Peace Prize
What was the primary reason for the United States’ involvement in the war?
What were Political and financial ties to Britain and France
Devotion to the interest or culture of a nation-state is known as…
What is Nationalism
What region became known as the “powder keg” of Europe, and why?
What was the Balkans, due to political tensions and ties to surrounding world powers.
What type of gun became very popular on the battlefield and was used to great effect on both sides?
what was the Machine gun
What was the title for the German ace who shot down over 80 Allied planes?
Who was The Red Baron
How many soldiers died over the course of the war?
What is 10 million soldiers
What was the issue with the League of Nations?
What was they lacked the authority to administer justice over the disputes
How did the Central Powers overcome the difficulties of the trench system?
What is Nighttime incursions behind enemy lines
What was the name for German submarines used to cut off British war supplies?
What were U-boats
Which general led the American Expeditionary Force?
Who was John J. “Black Jack” Pershing
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Sevres?
What is Dismantling the Ottoman Empire
What was the final cost that Germany was charged as a result of the war?
What is $37 billion
Who rose to power in Russia following the collapse of Kerensky’s government?
Who was Vladimir Lenin and the Communist regime
About how many American troops landed in France each month?
What was 250,000 troops
To which country did the German ruler Wilhelm II retreat?
Where is Holland
Who was responsible for proposing many of the peace arrangements?
Who was U.S. President Woodrow Wilson
Where was the armistice between the Allies and Germany signed?
Where was a railroad car
On what date did the United States declare war on Germany?
When was April 6, 1917
What was the cost of the war for each hour of fighting?
What was $9 million
Which two countries experienced revolts from angry citizens?
Where is Austria-Hungary and Turkey
Which nation present at the Peace Conference felt the most bitter towards Germany?
Who was France?
Which two nations comprised the Central Powers?
What were Germany and Austria-Hungary