8. The End of the War & Armistice (1918) Flashcards
What year did World War I officially end?
1918
What is the term used for the agreement that ended the fighting in World War I?
Armistice
On what date was the Armistice signed to end World War I?
November 11, 1918
True or False: The Armistice of November 11, 1918, was a peace treaty.
False
Fill in the blank: The Armistice was signed at _____ AM on November 11, 1918.
11
Which country was primarily blamed for the outbreak of World War I?
Germany
What major event precipitated the end of World War I?
The signing of the Armistice
Which Allied leader was most influential in negotiating the Armistice?
Georges Clemenceau
What was the main purpose of the Armistice?
To cease hostilities and negotiate peace
True or False: The Armistice included terms for the disarmament of Germany.
True
What front did the Armistice primarily affect?
Western Front
Which countries were involved in the signing of the Armistice?
Germany and the Allied Powers
What was one of the consequences of the Armistice for Germany?
Loss of territory and military restrictions
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the war after the Armistice?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the primary aim of the Treaty of Versailles?
To hold Germany accountable for the war
Fill in the blank: The Armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the _____ Forest.
Compiègne
What was the reaction in Germany to the signing of the Armistice?
Shock and disbelief
True or False: The Armistice was accepted without any conditions by Germany.
False
Which event marked the end of fighting on the Eastern Front before the Armistice?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What did the Armistice lead to in terms of military engagements?
An immediate cessation of hostilities
What major international organization was established after World War I?
The League of Nations
How did the Armistice impact the political landscape in Europe?
It led to the collapse of empires and the emergence of new nations
What was one major social effect of the end of World War I?
Widespread mourning for the war dead
True or False: The Armistice was seen as a victory for the Central Powers.
False