humanities WW1 Flashcards
What year did World War 1 begin?
1914
What event is commonly known as the spark that ignited World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom
True or False: The United States entered World War 1 in 1916.
False
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ________ ended World War 1.
Versailles
What year did World War 1 officially end?
1918
What was the main reason for the United States to enter World War 1?
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
Which battle is considered the largest battle of World War 1?
The Battle of the Somme
What was the primary type of warfare used in World War 1?
Trench warfare
What year did the Lusitania sink?
1915
True or False: The League of Nations was established after World War 1.
True
What was the name of the German military strategy at the start of World War 1?
The Schlieffen Plan
Name one of the major battles fought in 1916.
The Battle of Verdun
What was one major consequence of World War 1?
The redrawing of national borders in Europe
Fill in the blank: The Central Powers included Germany and ________.
Austria-Hungary
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War 1?
David Lloyd George
What year did the Armistice of Compiègne take place?
1918
True or False: World War 1 was primarily fought in the air.
False
Name the treaty that imposed heavy reparations on Germany after World War 1.
The Treaty of Versailles
What is the significance of the date June 28, 1914?
It is the date of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What role did propaganda play during World War 1?
It was used to influence public opinion and encourage enlistment.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Front was a major theater of war in World War 1.
Western
Which empire collapsed as a result of World War 1?
The Ottoman Empire
