Dates
What year did the war start?
1914
In what battle was the first successful use of gas warfare?
Ypres
Who was assassinated?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Name three conditions you might face in the trenches.
Trench foot, lice, runner, inspections, shell shock, rats for food...
Gavrilo Princip was a member of what group?
The Black Hand
What was the date of the assassination?
June 28, 1914
This battle was the greatest artillery barrage in history.
Verdun
Explain how militarism led to war?
It caused tension among countries as they increased their militaries and instituted the draft. Also imposed taxes on the people.
Who were the three countries responsible for writing the Treaty of Versailles?
United States, France and Britain
What document ended the fighting?
The armistice
When did the United States Congress declare war?
April 6, 1917
Weather ended this battle.
Somme
What was another name for the Triple Entente?
The Allied Powers
Who were the original 3 powers of the Central forces?
Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary
How did the Russian Revolt influence President Wilson?
It gave him a reason to enter the war - Democracy!
What date was the armistice approved?
November 11, 1918
Canadians entered the war in this battle.
Ypres
Define Nationalism.
Having so much pride in your country you believe you are superior to others.
Name three reasons for the stalemate.
Bad leaders, parallel trenches, untrained soldiers, equal forces, poor spirit...
Name 2 reasons the Schlieffen plan failed.
Belgium destroyed the railways, communication was bad, soldiers had to go to the eastern front, the British entered the war, Belgium actually had a decent army...
What year did the war end? (treaty signed)
1919
The name given to the supply line in the battle of Verdun?
The Sacred Road
Define Imperialism.
Claiming colonies for wealth.
Name three terms of the treaty.
Germans had to assume guilt, pay $500 billion, return land to Russia, and give land to France and Poland
Who had the chance to shoot Hitler, but did not?
Officer Tandey