The Great War Begins
What border province did France lose to Germany?
Alsace and Lorraine.
What made World War I deadlier than those that came before?
Modern Weapons (tanks, submarines, airplanes).
When did the US declare war on Germany? (include the month)
April 1917.
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations?
30 billion dollars.
There was a temporary truce on what day in 1914?
Christmas Day.
What countries joined the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What is "no man's land"?
Land between the trenches where no one is present.
Why did Russian soldiers leave the war?
To take place in the Russian Revolution.
The US senate did not want the US to get involved in future wars.
Which country lost the most lives during the war?
Germany.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
A plan developed by the Germans designed to avoid a two-front war.
What side did Bulgaria join during the war?
The Central Powers.
Why did Germany sink Lusitania?
Germany wanted to sink all ships carrying goods to Britain as a counter to the British blockade.
What happened to Austria-Hungary after the war?
It was divided into smaller states, most notably Austria and Hungary.
What disease caused the most deaths in WWI?
The Spanish Flu.
Which African colony sparked rivalry between France and Germany?
Morocco.
Who led the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire?
Husayn ibn Ali.
What did the Zimmerman note feature?
It featured the German ambassador to Mexico attempting to conspire with Mexico to reclaim land from the US.
Why did the Germans sign the Treaty of Versailles?
They were forced to.
Which ocean did not see any fighting during WWI?
Every ocean saw fighting.
Who killed Archduke Francis?
Gavrilo Princip.
A secret treaty between Britain and Italy promised the latter restoration of lands ruled by Austria-Hungary yet inhabited by Italians.
When did the war end? (include the time up to the exact hour)
11:00 AM, 11th of November, 1918.
Which two countries took over mandates in the Pacific Ocean?
Australia and Japan.
Which was the first of the Central Powers to sign an armistice?
Bulgaria.