WWI Test Flashcards
Location of Assasination
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Assassinated
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Assassinator
Gavrilo Princip
Battle of Verdun
Battle on the western front of France between France and Germany
Battle of Somme
Battle of the first world war with France and Britain against Germany
WWI (Who)
The great war, fought by the great nations after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
WWI (What)
Resulted from Imperialism, militarism, and nationalism.
WWI (When)
1914-1920 (Fighting ended at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918)
WWI (Where)
Europe
WWI (Why)
It was the first time that we saw what “modern” fighting was like and it allowed for new opportunities for women in America.
Lusitania (Who)
British Ship that carried passengers and weapons for the allies that was sunk by German U-Boats.
Lusitania (What)
128 Americans were killed from the sinking
Lusitania (When)
May 7, 1915
Lusitania (Why)
Brought America into involvement in the war.
Treaty of Versailles (Who)
Treaty signed which ended the war between Germany and the Alliances