WW1 Test

Question 1

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Answer 1

The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated by a group of terrorists call the black hand. Sparked World War I.

Question 2

Vladimir Lenin

Answer 2

A Russian communist revolutionary that participated in the October revolution.

Question 3

Czar Nicholas II

Answer 3

Ruler of Russia, descended from the Romanov Dynasty. Communist revolution drove him from the throne.

Question 4

John J Pershing

Answer 4

A famous commander of the American Expeditionary force on the Western front. Kept US soldiers from being split up

Question 5

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Answer 5

A German emperor, descended from a 40 year dynasty.

Question 6

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 6

President of the US at the time, and created the 14th Point Plan to try and prevent more wars.

Question 7

14 Points

Answer 7

A plan, created by President Woodrow Wilson, that strongly advocated self-preservation, the right for people to choose their own form of government.

Question 8

Armistice

Answer 8

In agreement to stop fighting and allow peace talks to begin. This one in effect on November 11, 1918 at 11 o’clock between the Allied forces and Central Powers

Question 9

Bolshevik

Answer 9

The Communist Party that took over the Russian government in the October Revolution of 1917

Question 10

League of Nations (definition & effect)

Answer 10

A place where ambassadors from everywhere in the world could come together and work to resolve the worlds problems. It was created by President Woodrow Wilson. In the US, Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles mainly because of the League of Nations. They did this because the league could bring the the US into more wars, and declare wars without Congress, which is unconstitutional

Question 11

Lost Generation

Answer 11

The generation of European youth (mainly men) who’d been wiped out because of the war.

Question 12

Mobilization

Answer 12

The action of a country preparing and organizing troops for active service

Question 13

No – mans land

Answer 13

The stretch of land between enemy trenches during trench warfare

Question 14

Propaganda (definition &a goals)

Answer 14

The spread of biased, often false information to win support for a cause. The goals of propaganda in America were to recruit soldiers, nurses, doctors. Get people to buy war bonds, and get people to conserve food as well as foster anti-German feelings

Question 15

Reparations

Answer 15

The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state

Question 16

Schlieffen Plan

Answer 16

The German plan that consisted of 1. moving through Belgium to France to avoid French soldiers

2. destroy French army as it moves to protect Paris
3. shift East to defend against Russia

Question 17

Self-determination

Answer 17

Process in which a country determines and forms it’s government

Question 18

Trench warfare

Answer 18

Brutal warfare fought in trenches

Question 19

Stalemate

Answer 19

A term from the game of chess meaning deadlock

Question 20

U-boat

Answer 20

German submarines

Question 21

Zimmerman telegram

Answer 21

I telegram sent by German Foreign Minister Author Zimmerman to Mexico, stating that if Mexico attacks the US, Germany would help them win back Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. This was done in hopes of keeping the US out of the war, and was intercepted by Britain.

Question 22

The battle of the Marne (the miracle of the Marne)

Answer 22

As the Germans advanced to Paris, they stop to regroup, giving the French time to prepare a counter attack. This action saved Paris

Question 23

Russian revolution

Answer 23

The Soviets overthrew the government of Russia, causing the Czar to step down. This was called the white or march revolution. Czar was replaced with a democratic government, but when that failed, it was taken over by a communist government. This was called the red or October revolution

Question 24

MAIN

Answer 24

Militarism: The glorification of the military, building up strong military forces to prepare for war

Alliances: an agreement between nations to support each other

Imperialism: there was a great deal of conflict overseas and in Europe concerning conquered land

Nationalism: love of one’s own nation (people group). In many large countries, there was a movement for small people groups to gain their independence.

Question 25

The US in WWI

Answer 25

At the start, the US was neutral. But then the combined events of the Russian revolution, Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare, and the Zimmerman telegram, the US joined the war

Question 26

Six weapons of trench warfare

Answer 26

1. Machine gun
2. Modern artillery
3. Flamethrower
4. Airplanes
5. Tanks
6. Poisonous gas

Question 27

What are three ways the United States contribute to the Allied war effort?

Answer 27

The U.S. sent soldiers, supplies, and help with the treaty of Versailles.

Question 28

Why did Germany what Mexico to attack the United States?

Answer 28

In hopes of preoccupying the US with another word to keep them out of World War I.

Question 29

What was the main goal of the European members of the allies at the end of the war?

Answer 29

To punish Germany and/or get revenge

Question 30

What happened to Germany as a result of the treaty of Versailles?

Answer 30

Germany was declared the cause of World War I, forced to pay for all war damages, and land was taken from both Germany and Russia to gift at the Polish people so they could have their own country.