Chapter 33

Question 0

battle of the somme

Answer 0

battle between British forces and Germans. To relieve the pressure from Verdon (France) when Germans tried to get through France

Question 1

Schlieffen plan

Answer 1

Germany’s plan which called for a swift knockout of France followed by defensive action against Russia

Question 2

battle of the Marne

Answer 2

battle that caused significant death and caused the beginning of trench warfare. Italy left triple alliance and joined the allies

Question 3

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Answer 3

Treaty with Germany that took Russia out of the war. Gave the Germans possession/control of much of Russia’s territory and 1/4 of its population