World War One

Question 1

Identify and define the four M.A.I.N causes of World War I.

Answer 1

Militarism (glorifying the military) Alliances (countries joining together) Imperialism (building an empire) and Nationalism (pride in your nation)

Question 2

What incident triggered the outbreak of war in 1914?

Answer 2

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. Group that assassinated is the Black Hand, Gavrilo Princip, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

Question 3

What was the name of the battle fought outside Paris that began the trench warfare and took away Germany’s hope of a quick victory?

Answer 3

Miracle on the Marne.

Question 4

Define stalemate.

Answer 4

Neither side could make progress against the other.

Question 5

What was “no man’s land?”

Answer 5

Disputed ground between the trenches of two opposing armies.

Question 6

Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?

Answer 6

The last German Emperor.

Question 7

What was the name of Germany’s plan that involved attacking Paris, France and then attacking Russia?

Answer 7

Schlieffen Plan.

Question 8

Which neutral country was invaded by Germany as they moved into France at the start of the War?

Answer 8

Belgium.

Question 9

Name three weapons used in trench warfare during World War I.

Answer 9

Airplane, poison gas, and tank.

Question 10

How did the United States contribute to the Allied war effort?

Answer 10

The people, weapons, and money.

Question 11

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

Answer 11

A telegram intercepted from Germany to Mexico that says if Mexico attacks the U.S., Mexico will gain back Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. It announced Germany’s plans to resume U-boat attacks. The British intercepted it and gave it to the U.S.

Question 12

Who was Tsar (Czar) Nicholas II?

Answer 12

The last Emperor of Russia before the White Revolution, which resulted in him abdicating the throne.

Question 13

List three reasons why the U.S. eventually entered World War I.

Answer 13

German U-boat attacks, the Zimmerman telegram, and the Russian Revolution.

Question 14

How does the use of propaganda influence Americans and help the government during World War I?

Answer 14

Influence- buy war/liberty bonds, conserve food, join the military, etc.
Government benefit- money/food supplies, strong military force, etc.

Question 15

Who was John Pershing?

Answer 15

The General in charge of the American Expeditionary Force (in Europe)

Question 16

Who was Vladimir Lenin?

Answer 16

The communist leader of the Bolsheviks. He was one of the leaders of Russia during the 2nd revolution and became the leader of Russia (which became the Soviet Union).

Question 17

Which Allied Power left the war in 1918 due to a Revolution?

Answer 17

Russia.

Question 18

What was the name of the alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria?

Answer 18

The Central Powers

Question 19

Define Armistice

Answer 19

a halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin

Question 20

Define Self-determination

Answer 20

The right of people to govern themselves

Question 21

When does the war officially end (date and time)?

Answer 21

11 am, November 11, 1918

Question 22

Who won World War I?

Answer 22

The Allies.

Question 23

List the four punishments for Germany that were part of the Treaty of Versailles.

Answer 23

Take full blame for the war, pay reparations, give up some of their land, have to disarm and reduce their military

Question 24

What was the name of Wilson’s post-War plan?

Answer 24

The Fourteen Points.

Question 25

What was the League of Nations?

Answer 25

An internal organization that preserved peace and prevented future wars.