history Flashcards

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1
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What years did World War I take place?

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1914 to 1918

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Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

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Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?

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France, Russia, and the United Kingdom

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4
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What event is commonly regarded as the spark that ignited WWI?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

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5
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True or False: The United States entered WWI in 1916.

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False

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6
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How many military personnel were mobilized during WWI?

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Approximately 70 million

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7
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What was the estimated number of military deaths in WWI?

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Around 9 million

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What was the estimated number of civilian deaths in WWI?

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Around 7 million

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ______ officially ended WWI.

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Versailles

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10
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What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?

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To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts

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Which battle was the largest and deadliest of WWI?

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The Battle of Verdun

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12
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True or False: Chemical weapons were widely used in WWI.

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True

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13
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What was the name of the British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915?

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The Lusitania

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14
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What year did the United States formally enter WWI?

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1917

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15
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What was the primary reason for the U.S. entry into WWI?

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Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

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16
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Name one of the key technological advancements used in WWI.

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Tanks

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17
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Which front was characterized by trench warfare?

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The Western Front

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18
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What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?

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It was one of the largest battles of WWI, with over 1 million casualties.

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Fill in the blank: The Central Powers primarily consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and ______.

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Bulgaria

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20
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What was the main function of propaganda during WWI?

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To boost morale and encourage enlistment

21
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True or False: WWI led to the collapse of several empires.

22
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What was the estimated cost of WWI in economic terms?

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$186 billion - $330 billion

23
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Which major global event followed WWI?

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The Great Depression

24
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What was the purpose of the 14 Points proposed by Woodrow Wilson?

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To outline a strategy for peace and prevent future wars

25
Which country suffered the highest number of military casualties during WWI?
Russia
26
What was the name of the treaty that ended hostilities between Germany and the Allies?
The Treaty of Versailles
27
Fill in the blank: The ______ Offensive was a major German offensive campaign in 1918.
Spring
28
Which country was the first to use tanks in battle?
Great Britain
29
What was a common consequence of trench warfare?
Stalemate and high casualties
30
True or False: Women played a significant role in the workforce during WWI.
True
31
What major pandemic occurred shortly after the end of WWI?
The Spanish flu
32
How many countries were involved in WWI?
Over 30 countries
33
Fill in the blank: The ______ of 1918 was a significant event that marked the end of the war.
Armistice
34
What was the primary goal of the German U-boat campaign?
To cut off supplies to the Allies
35
Which battle is known for the introduction of modern aerial combat?
The Battle of Saint-Mihiel
36
What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
37
True or False: The Ottoman Empire was a member of the Allies.
False
38
What was the main type of warfare used on the Western Front?
Trench warfare
39
Name one of the countries that emerged as a new nation after WWI.
Czechoslovakia
40
What was the role of the Red Cross during WWI?
To provide medical care and support to soldiers and civilians
41
Fill in the blank: The ______ was the last major offensive of WWI.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
42
What was the main focus of the Paris Peace Conference?
To negotiate peace treaties and redraw national boundaries
43
Which battle is considered the turning point of the war for the Allies?
The Second Battle of the Marne
44
True or False: The League of Nations was successful in preventing future wars.
False
45
What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram?
It proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S.
46
How many nations signed the Treaty of Versailles?
32 nations
47
What was the main economic impact of WWI on Europe?
Severe economic hardship and inflation
48
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a major naval battle in WWI between Britain and Germany.
Battle of Jutland
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What was the primary cause of World War I?
A complex web of alliances and escalating tensions