World War 1 Flashcards
0
Q
What was the Lusitania?
A
Ship sunk by German subs, on suspicion of ammo and arms on board.
1
Q
What country had the most people in service during the war?
A
Germany
2
Q
What was trench warfare?
A
A long stalemate in which two enemies dug in and bombarded each other.
3
Q
What was a war of attrition?
A
War in which two enemies wore each other down with long bombardments.
4
Q
Person who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?
A
Gavrillo Princip
5
Q
What group assassinated the Archduke?
A
The Black Hand
6
Q
Why did France join in the war?
A
Treaty with Russia.
7
Q
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
A
Wouldn’t move troops from their border.
8
Q
What did Germany give to Austria-Hungary?
A
A blank check that said they would help if anyone attacked them.
9
Q
Who was the leader of Italy at this time.
A
Mussolini.
