WW1 Flashcards
When Did WW1 Begin?
28th July 1914
When Did WW1 End?
11th November 1918
How long did WW1 last for?
4 years, 3 months, and 14 days.
How many nations took part in WW1?
Over 30
How many people died in the war?
20 Million
What main countries were the Allies?
Russia, France, British Empire.
What main countries were the Entente?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
How was WW1 triggered?
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. He was heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. The assassination was planned by a Serbian terrorist group, called The Black Hand. The man who shot Franz Ferdinand was named Gavrilo Princip.
What was the Serbian terrorist group called?
The Black Hand
Who killed Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What were other causes for WW1?
- Countries were building there military forces, army and battleships.
- Countries wanted to regain lost territories from previous conflicts and build empires.
Why did America enter the war
128 Americans were killed by a German submarine in 1915. Americans put pressure on the U.S. government to enter the war. President Woodrow Wilson wanted a peaceful end to war. In 1917 April 6th America entered the war when Germany announced that their submarines would sink any ship that approached Britain.
When did America enter the war?
1917 April 6th
How many soldiers were injured in the war?
21 million
How many troops were mobilized?
65 million
What chemical was used?
Mustard Gas
How many British soldiers were lost on the first day at the Battle of the Somme?
60,000; 20,000 died.
Why were Germans starving, and why was the economy collapsing?
The British navy blocked German ports.
What officially ended WW1?
The treaty of Versailles.
When was the Treaty of Versailles?
1919
What did the Treaty of Versailles mean?
Germany accept full responsibility for causing the war; surrender some of its territory to surrounding countries; and limit the size of its military.
What was established to prevent future wars?
The League of Nations.
How many nations joined the League of Nations?
53 by 1923.
Why didn’t America join the League of Nations?
The U.S. Senate refused the let the U.S. join.
When did Germany joined the League of Nations?
1926
When did Germany, Japan, and Italy leave the League of Nations?
1933, Italy three years later.
