ww1 Flashcards
What year did World War 1 begin?
1914
What event is commonly regarded as the spark that ignited World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which countries were part of the Allies during World War 1?
France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States
True or False: World War 1 was fought primarily in Europe.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a major battle front in World War 1.
Western Front
What was the primary military strategy used in World War 1?
Trench warfare
Who was the German Emperor during World War 1?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a member of the Central Powers? A) Germany B) Austria-Hungary C) Italy D) Ottoman Empire
C) Italy
What year did World War 1 end?
1918
What treaty officially ended World War 1?
Treaty of Versailles
True or False: The United States entered World War 1 in 1917.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant naval battle between Britain and Germany.
Battle of Jutland
What was the name of the international organization formed after World War 1 to promote peace?
League of Nations
Multiple Choice: Which event led to the United States joining World War 1? A) Sinking of the Lusitania B) Assassination of Ferdinand C) Russian Revolution D) Battle of Verdun
A) Sinking of the Lusitania
What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram?
It was a secret proposal from Germany to Mexico to join the war against the U.S.
Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces?
General John J. Pershing
Fill in the blank: The ________ Offensive was a major German attack in the spring of 1918.
Spring
True or False: Poison gas was widely used as a weapon in World War 1.
True
What was the main purpose of propaganda during World War 1?
To promote enlistment and support for the war effort
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the largest and bloodiest of World War 1? A) Battle of the Somme B) Battle of Gallipoli C) Battle of Verdun D) Battle of Tannenberg
A) Battle of the Somme
What was the primary economic impact of World War 1 on Europe?
Severe economic hardship and debt
Fill in the blank: The ________ Revolution in Russia led to the withdrawal of Russian forces from World War 1.
Bolshevik
What role did women play during World War 1?
Women took on roles in factories, nursing, and other support services.
True or False: The League of Nations was successful in preventing future wars.
False
What was one of the main causes of World War 1?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
Multiple Choice: Which country was the last to join the Allies in World War 1? A) Italy B) United States C) Japan D) France
B) United States
