history Flashcards
(49 cards)
What years did World War I take place?
1914 to 1918
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom
What event is commonly regarded as the spark that ignited WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
True or False: The United States entered WWI in 1916.
False
How many military personnel were mobilized during WWI?
Approximately 70 million
What was the estimated number of military deaths in WWI?
Around 9 million
What was the estimated number of civilian deaths in WWI?
Around 7 million
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ______ officially ended WWI.
Versailles
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts
Which battle was the largest and deadliest of WWI?
The Battle of Verdun
True or False: Chemical weapons were widely used in WWI.
True
What was the name of the British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915?
The Lusitania
What year did the United States formally enter WWI?
1917
What was the primary reason for the U.S. entry into WWI?
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
Name one of the key technological advancements used in WWI.
Tanks
Which front was characterized by trench warfare?
The Western Front
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
It was one of the largest battles of WWI, with over 1 million casualties.
Fill in the blank: The Central Powers primarily consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and ______.
Bulgaria
What was the main function of propaganda during WWI?
To boost morale and encourage enlistment
True or False: WWI led to the collapse of several empires.
True
What was the estimated cost of WWI in economic terms?
$186 billion - $330 billion
Which major global event followed WWI?
The Great Depression
What was the purpose of the 14 Points proposed by Woodrow Wilson?
To outline a strategy for peace and prevent future wars