Causes of WWI
What does the 'M' in MAIN causes of World War I stand for?
Militarism
Which battle was the first major German defeat in World War I?
Battle of the Marne
Which new weapon was first used by the Germans and later banned in warfare?
Poison Gas
Aside from the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram, was the other principal reason the U.S. finally entered World War I?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Who was the leader of Russia before the 1917 Revolution?
Czar Nicholas II
Which event directly sparked the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which battle was the longest and bloodiest battle of World War I?
Battle of Verdun
What type of warfare was most common on the Western Front?
Trench Warfare
Which secret message did Germany send to Mexico, encouraging them to attack the U.S.?
Zimmerman Telegram
What was the Bolshevik's slogan during the Russian Revolution?
Peace, Land, and Bread
Which two European Nations had allied before WWI began?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Which battle introduced tanks for the first time in warfare?
Battle of the Somme
What was the name of Germany's submarines used in World War I?
U-Boats
Which ship was sunk by German U-boats, killing 128 Americans?
Lusitania
Who led the Bolshevik Revolution and later ruled Soviet Russia?
Vladimir Lenin
Which ideology led to intense pride in one's country and contributed to World War I?
Nationalism
Which country was invaded first by Germany at the start of World War I? (The Germans went through this country in order to get to France)
Belgium
Which aerial vehicles were used by Germany to bomb British cities?
Zeppelins
Which U.S. President led America into World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What treaty ended Russia's involvement in World War I?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What term describes a country's desire to expand its power by controlling other territories?
Imperialism / Colonialism
What was Germany's war plan called to quickly defeat France and then focus on Russia? Starts with an "S"
Schlieffen Plan
Which type of artillery caused massive destruction over long distances?
Long-range artillery guns
What did Woodrow Wilson propose to prevent future wars?
Fourteen Points
What was the new name of Russia after the Bolsheviks took power?
Soviet Union (USSR)