WW1 Flashcards
What were the main reasons for the first world war?
Territorial rivalry
The revolution of Russia with Lenin
When did the first world war begin?
When did it end?
July 28 1914
Nov 11 1918
Which countries were neutral
Norway
What gave rise to the start of World War One?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Balkan war
Militarism
What weapon was first used at the battle of somme in ww1?
tanks
when did the battle of verdin begin
1916
which type of warfare was developed during ww1 on the western front
Trench warfare
Which country first declared war? And to who
Austria-Hungary on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at the hand of Gavrilo Princip
who was apart of the black hand.
Which German attacked made Britain join the war and when year did they join.
the attack on Belgium in 1914 because they (Belgium) were neutral.
which country switched sides in 1915
Italy from central powers to allies (tripe entente)
all countries that made up central powers
Germany, Austria–Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria
countries of allies
Britain, France, Russia
why was the sinking of the Lusitania important
the U.S eventually joined the war because they were targeting American merchant ships. They joined in 1917 April.
Who was the Czar of Russia during ww1
Nicolas ii
What organization was created after ww1
League of nations
