The Great War Ends

Question 1

What were the two significant events that occurred in 1917?

Answer 1

The people’s revolution in Russia, and the US entering the war.

Question 2

Explain the people’s revolution in Russia.

Answer 2

The leader of Russia, Vladimir Ilich Lenin, signed a peace treaty with Germany. This meant that the Germans were no longer fighting on the Eastern Front, and that they could go to try and break the deadlock at the Western Front.

Question 3

Explain the US entering the war.

Answer 3

Germany started attacking American ships, so America decided to enter the war. They provided more than one million men and lots of supplies to the fight.

Question 4

When did WW1 end?

Answer 4

11 November, 11am, 1918.

Question 5

How is WW1 remembered?

Answer 5

It is remembered on Remembrance Day. Poppies became associated with ex-servicemen, and are now worn as a symbol of respect on Remembrance Day.

Question 6

What is an armistice?

Answer 6

Another name for a truce.