How WW1 Ended Flashcards

1
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What did Germany do to the USA in feb/March 1917?

A

They sent U-boats to attack the USAs merchant ships, sinking 3

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What happened in April 1917?

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The USA declared war on Germany

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3
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What happened in October/November 1917?

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The Russian revolution

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4
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What happened in March 1918?

A

Germany and Russia agreed terms with Germany and pulled out of the war

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5
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What was the name of the pact made between Germany and Russia in March 1918?

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The treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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What happened in March 1918 in the war?

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A German offensive broke the deadlock on the western front. Britain and France were forced to retreat

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What happened in the war in august 1918?

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The allies counter attacked Germany, regaining lost ground and pushing back the Germans

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8
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What happened in November 1918?

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German could no longer fight do an armistice was declared and ww1 finished

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What is an armistice?

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An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time (a truce)

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