Study Guide World War 1 Flashcards
Sarajevo
This is the place where Archduke was killed by Princip
Serbia
Serbia was invaded by Austria-Hungry during World War 1
Wilhelm II
He was the last German emperor (Kaiser) and king of Prussia.
Tsar Nicholas II
Was the Emperor or Russia, saw the fall of the Russian Empire.
Von Moltke
Served at the Chief of the German General Staff
Schlieffen Plan
Was the German Army’s plan for war against France and Russia.
Rape of Belgium
A historical term used to refer to the German treatment of civilians during the invasion/occupation of Belgium.
Battle Of Jutland
A navel battle fought by the British Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet. It was the largest navel battle in that war.
Verdun 1916
One of the longest battles of the first world war, between German and France.
Zimmerman Telegram
A proposed German/Mexican alliance if US decided to enter the war against Germany.
Selective Service Act
Authorized the federal government to raise a national army for the American entry into World War I through the enlistment of people.
American Expeditionary Force
Consisted of the United States Armed Forces sent to Europe under the command of John Pershing
AEF Siberia
American Expeditionary Force
Armistice
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time.
Versailles Treaty
Brought WWI to an end. The treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.