History - WW1 Flashcards

1
Q

When did WW1 start?

A

1914

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2
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When did WW1 end?

A

1918

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3
Q

What year was rationing introduced in WW1?

A

1918

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4
Q

What was the number of people that died from the UK in the war?

A

1M

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5
Q

Who was the military person that was on a famous poster?

A

Lord Kitchener

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6
Q

What was the poisonous gas used by the germans?

A

Mustard Gas

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7
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What weapon was used in the German plan which led to the invasion of Belgium?

A

machine guns

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8
Q

What is the city that the archduke was killed?

A

Bosnia

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9
Q

What system helped defeat the German Submarines?

A

Convoys

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9
Q

What does Socialism mean?

A

reducing inequality with state control

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10
Q

What was the hidey hole in the rench?

A

the Dugout

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11
Q

Who killed archduke Fredinand?

A

Gravilio Princip

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12
Q

In the year 1873 which country did Germany sign an alliance with?

A

Austria Hungary

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13
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In the year 1882 who did Italy sign an alliance with?

A

Germany and Austria Hungary

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14
Q

In 1894 who did Russia sign an alliance with?

A

France

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15
Q

In 1904 which country did Britain sign an alliance with?

A

France and Russia

16
Q

Which neutral country was invaded by Germany?

A

Belgium

17
Q

Who was the Serbian Assasin?

A

Granvilio Princip

18
Q

How long did troops spend on the frontline?

A

8 days

19
Q

How long did troops stay in the reserve regiment?

A

8 days

20
Q

How long did troops spend in headquarters?

A

2 weeks

21
Q

How were the soldiers fed in WW1?

A

Through mess packs (bully beef)

22
Q

How far was No Mans Land?

A

150 meters

23
Q

In 1918 how did Britain break the stalemate?

A

Created tanks
Block German food ports
Get USE to help the war effort

24
Q

When was the battle of Sommes?

A

June 1916

25
Q

What was the word for WW1 mental trauma?

A

Shell Shock