WWI Flashcards
What was the first major move of WWI?
Germany invaded France and Belgium, making it to shooting range for Big Bertha to hit Paris
Where did the war stalemate for three years in France?
Battle of the Marne at the Marne river
When and why did Italy join the war?
1916 and because U-boats attacked Italy’s ships in the Mediterranean
How was the battle between the Ottoman Empire and Britain going?
Britain was successful in fighting against the Ottoman Empire
When did Tsar Nicholas II abdicate and what happened to him?
he abdicated in 1917 and by 1918 him and his family were murdered in the Russia Revolution.
Who took over for Tsar Nicholas II?
Vladimir Lenin
What did Lenin change Russia to?
Soviet Union
What did Lenin do after taking over?
Backed out of the war to make peace with Germany and gave up land and money.
Why did Germany break the Sussex Pledge?
They thought unrestricted sub warfare was the only way they could reach Paris and win the war.
What did Germany do before breaking the Sussex Pledge?
They tried asking Mexico for help in the Zimmerman Note/Telegram and promised them land back in the American Southwest
When did the USA enter the war?
April 6, 1917
What was the USA’s biggest advantage?
people
