wwI study guide

Question 1

What were the 5 causes of World War I?

Answer 1

Alliances, Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Question 2

What is an alliance

Answer 2

An agreement between two or more countries to help one another if necessary

Question 3

What were the 2 main side in Europe in 1914?

Answer 3

Triple Alliance an Triple ENtente

Question 4

Define imperialism

Answer 4

When one country increases its wealth and power by controlling more territory

Question 5

What is militarism

Answer 5

The belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it.

Question 6

What is Dreadnought and what 2 countries competed to create them?

Answer 6

Dreadnought was a battleship and Britain and Germany competed to create them.

Question 7

What was the Congress of Vienna?

Answer 7

The meeting of European leaders that wanted to redraw the boundaries of Europe after Napoleon was exited.

Question 8

What was the immediate cause of World War I?

Answer 8

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Question 9

Why was Archduke Ferdinand an important figure?

Answer 9

He was the heir to the throne of Austiria-Hungary

Question 10

ON what date was Ferdinand assassinated?

Answer 10

June 28, 1914

Question 11

Who assassinated Ferdinand and of what gang was he a member?

Answer 11

Gravillo Princip–the Black Hand

Question 12

On what date did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

Answer 12

July 28, 1914

Question 13

What nation mobilized its troops to defend Serbia?

Answer 13

Russia

Question 14

What were the 2 other sides in World War I?

Answer 14

Allied Powere & Central Powers

Question 15

Why did Britain declare war on Germany?

Answer 15

Germany violated Belgium’s neutrality when they invaded Belgium.

Question 16

Which country withdrew from the war after the revolution broke out in 1917?

Answer 16

Russia

Question 17

When did the U.S. enter WWI and on which side did they fight?

Answer 17

April 6, 1917—The Allies

Question 18

Which country suffered the most casualties in WWI?

Answer 18

Russia

Question 19

Which countries were part of the Quadruple Power?

Answer 19

Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire

Question 20

Which country had the largest army?

Answer 20

Germany

Question 21

What was Germany’s plan to take over France called?

Answer 21

Schlieffen Plan

Question 22

List 6 of the Allied Powers

Answer 22

United States, Russia, Britain, France, Italy, Greece

Question 23

LIst the Central Powers

Answer 23

Germany, Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

Question 24

Name the 5 theaters of WWI

Answer 24

Western Front, Eastern Front, Italian Front, Gapoli Front, War at Sea

Question 25

Which battle prevented the Germans from marching on Paris, France?

Answer 25

Battle of the Mame

Question 26

Which country first built trenches on the Western Front?

Answer 26

Germany

Question 27

What was the land between 2 enemy trenches called?

Answer 27

No Man's Land

Question 28

What happened to soldiers when their trenches flooded?

Answer 28

They got Trench Foot

Question 29

Which major Allied nation fought on the Eastern Front?

Answer 29

Russia

Question 30

What was the new government established by the Russian Revolution called?

Answer 30

Bolshevik

Question 31

Name the treaty signed by the New Communist government to end the war for Russia?

Answer 31

Treaty of Brest Litovsk

Question 32

Which Country favored Central Powers but joined the Allies in 1915 to gain territory?

Answer 32

Italy

Question 33

What weapon did the Germans rely on to prevent Allies from getting supplies delivered by sea?

Answer 33

Submarines

Question 34

Name 7 weapons that were important in fighting WWI

Answer 34

Airplanes, tanks, submarines, rifles, machine guns, flame throwers, grenades, mines

Question 35

What was the last great offensive by the Germans?

Answer 35

The Michael Offensive

Question 36

ON what date did the U.S. declare war on Germany?

Answer 36

April 6, 1917

Question 37

What German leader abdicated the throne 11/9/1918?

Answer 37

Kaiser Wilhelm

Question 38

What is an armistice?

Answer 38

A cease fire-- an agreement to stop fighting

Question 39

When did the armistice go into effect?

Answer 39

11/9/1918

Question 40

Name the meeting of Allied Nations to discuss a peace treaty?

Answer 40

Paris Peace Conference

Question 41

Where was the Paris Peace Conference held?

Answer 41

Palace of Versailles

Question 42

Which countries were part of The BIg Four?

Answer 42

Britain, France, U.S., Italy

Question 43

What did Woodrow Wilson call his plan for peace?

Answer 43

The Fourteen Points

Question 44

What did Wilson consider the most important point?

Answer 44

number 14 - The League of Nations

Question 45

What treaty were the Germans required to sign at the end of the war?

Answer 45

The Treaty of Versailles

Question 46

ON what date did Germany sign the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 46

June 28, 1918

Question 47

Name 3 provisions of the treaty?

Answer 47

Germany had to admit guilt for the war, make reparations, reduce the size of their military

Question 48

Which was the only Allied Nation not to sign the treaty or join the League of Nations?

Answer 48

The U.S.

Question 49

What was the goal of the League of Nations?

Answer 49

establish world peace

Question 50

Which party rose to power in Germany and who was its leader?

Answer 50

The Nazi party---Adolph HItler