WWI cont'd- The Schlieffen Plan

Question 1

The declaration of the war sent waves of excitement thoughout Europe. Everone thought the war would be over _________.

Answer 1

by the end of december.

Question 2

The germans were led by_____.

Answer 2

General vonschlieffen

Question 3

General VonSchlieffen planed to knock France out of the war in __
His plan involved sending germans troops through _____
And into northern France to capture_____.

Answer 3

42 days

belgium

Paris

Question 4

If the plan worked France would be forced to ____

Answer 4

surrender

Question 5

This would allow germany to spend all its enegry frighting the ____ in eastern Europe

Answer 5

Russians

Question 6

By September 1914, the Germans were exhausted and out of supplies. they had lost 100,000 soldiers. ___________ decided to change the Schlieffen plan.

Answer 6

General Vonkluck

Question 7

Instead of marching toward Paris, He ordered his German troops to travel east toward ________.
British and French troops took a stand against the Germans.

Answer 7

Marne River

Question 8

British & French troops took a stand against Germans. This battle was know as the __________

Answer 8

Battle of the Marne

Question 9

How long did the Battle of the Marne last?

Answer 9

5 days

Question 10

In the end, the Germans were pushed back. The allied called there victory______. Germany’s plan to quickly knock out France out of the war had been crushed.

Answer 10

The miracle at the Marne