Events
What event directly triggered WWI
Assassination of Ferdinand
Which two countries formed the core of the Central Powers?
Germany & Austrian-Hungarian Empire
Which new technology helped break the stalemate of trench warfare?
Tanks
The acronym “M.A.I.N.” is used to describe causes of WWI. What does “M” stand for?
Militarism
What type of fighting dominated the Western Front?
Trench Warfare
The sinking of this ship angered Americans
Sinking of the Lusitania
Which organization was created to maintain peace after the war?
League of Nations
This battle north of Paris halted the initial German advance in 1914.
Battle of the Marne
The "I" in MAIN stands for:
Imperialism
Which new weapon caused particularly painful injuries and blindness?
Poison Gas/Mustard Gas
The Zimmermann Telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and which country?
Mexico
Which country switched from the Central Powers to the Allies in 1915?
Italy
This failed invasion of the Ottoman Empire was Winston Churchill's idea.
Gallipoli
Lenin formed a ___________________ type of government.
Communist
Which front was located between France and Germany?
Western
Wilson's plan for World Peace after the war was called:
Wilson's 14 Points
Who gained control of many former Ottoman lands after the war?
France & England
The German surface fleet was defeated at this battle:
Battle of Jutland
A reinforced defensive fighting position with small openings to fire from is called:
Pillbox
Who was the U.S. president during WWI?
Wilson
What treaty ended the War for Russia?
Brest-Litovsk
The Secret Agreement between France and England to divide the Ottoman Empire after WWI.
Sikes-Picot Agreement
This battle between the Russians and Germans at the beginning of the war resulted in the Schlieffen Plan's failure.
The policy of the United States before World War I was one of
Isolationism
A letter supporting the creation of a homeland for Jews in the Middle East.
Balfour Declaration