WW1- How the war ended Flashcards
1
Q
List the three key points at the end of the war.
A
- Germany start to retreat.
- Start to surrender.
- War ends 11:00am on 11 November 1918.
2
Q
Why did America join the war?
A
Germany struck an American liner killing 128 American citizens.
3
Q
What did America have to do when they joined the war?
A
Recruit, train, equip and transport new troops.
4
Q
What did German soldiers not have enough of?
A
Ammunition and food.
5
Q
Why was production limited?
A
Due to the blockade.
6
Q
Where did the Kaiser flee to?
A
Holland
7
Q
What is armistice?
A
A ceasefire.
8
Q
When did Germany relies it was not possible to win the war?
A
Autumn 1918
9
Q
Why did Austria-Hungary leave the war?
A
Crop failure
10
Q
Why did the Ottoman Empire leave the war?
A
They were invaded by Britain and Russia.
