Start of War
The term for too much pride for one's country, and one of the causes of WWI.
Nationalism
What were the long ditches that the soldiers fought and lived in?
Trenches
Americans didn't want to join the war because of their policy of _________________.
Isolationism
Name one way Americans at home helped the troops overseas?
Made/sang patriotic songs
Gave money to the Red Cross
Raised "war gardens"
Government rationed food
More women and African Americans entered the work force
What did Germany gain from their treaty with Russia?
They went from fighting a war on two fronts to a war on one front.
Whose assassination sparked the fighting?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What were some of the challenges of living in the trenches?
Trench foot, rats, flooding, lice, and constant bombardment
What was the name of the British ship that a German submarine sank, killing over 100 US citizens in the process.
The Lusitania
What was the purpose of propaganda?
To make people believe or do something.
What was the treaty that officially ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles
What countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, and Belgium (US also acceptable)
Name two new technologies that were used in WWI?
Poison gas, gas masks, airplanes, machine guns, tanks, and submarines
What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman telegram?
To help them retake land in America if they join the war on the side of the Central Powers.
Who was Eddie Rickenbacker?
An American pilot who shot down 22 German planes.
Why did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WWII
It was overly harsh on Germany. It ruined their economy and they resented the terms of the treaty.
What countries were apart of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey
Name one of the major battles from WWI we covered in class and who won that battle.
Battle of Tannenberg (Germany)
Battle of Marne (France/Allies)
1st Battle of Ypres (France/Allies)
2nd Battle of Ypres (Germany)
Battle of Verdun (France/Allies)
Battle of Somme (France/Allies)
In March 1917, Germany sank how many American trade ships?
3
Who was Alvin C. York?
An American soldier who took 35 German machine guns on his own.
Who came up with the League of Nations?
President Woodrow Wilson
On August 4th, 1914, Germany invaded what country to attack France?
Bonus 100 - What country joined the war after this attack?
Belgium
Bonus = Great Britain
What WWI battle had the highest death rate?
The Battle of Verdun
In response to the attack on 3 American trade ships by German submarines, the US Congress declared war on Germany on what day?
April 6th, 1917
Sing part of the song "Over There" by George C. Cohan.
Teacher's discretion
Why did the poppy become the symbol of WWI?
It was the only thing that grew in no man's land, and because of the famous poem "In Flanders Field" by John McCrae.