lecon 1 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What year did World War I begin?
1914
What year did World War I end?
1918
What event triggered the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
True or False: World War I was also known as the Great War.
True
Fill in the blank: The treaty that ended World War I was called the _____.
Treaty of Versailles
Which countries were part of the Allies in World War I?
France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, United States, and others
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
What was the main form of warfare used on the Western Front?
Trench warfare
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
It was one of the largest battles of World War I, resulting in over a million casualties.
Who was the U.S. President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a new weapon used in World War I? A) Tanks B) Airplanes C) Nuclear bombs
C) Nuclear bombs
What was the purpose of the League of Nations, established after World War I?
To promote peace and cooperation among countries.
What was the impact of World War I on global politics?
It led to the collapse of empires and the redrawing of national boundaries.
Fill in the blank: The Russian Revolution occurred during World War I in the year _____.
1917
True or False: The United States entered World War I in 1917.
True
What was the main reason for the United States joining World War I?
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmermann Telegram.
What was the significance of the armistice signed on November 11, 1918?
It marked the end of fighting in World War I.
Who were the ‘Big Four’ leaders at the Paris Peace Conference?
David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando, and Woodrow Wilson
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of World War I? A) The Great Depression B) The Cold War C) The rise of the Internet
A) The Great Depression
What was the main economic impact of World War I on Europe?
Severe economic hardship and reparations imposed on Germany.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘no man’s land’ refers to the area between _____.
the trenches of opposing armies
True or False: World War I was primarily fought in Europe.
True
What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I?
To encourage enlistment and support for the war effort.
What was the main goal of the 14 Points proposed by Woodrow Wilson?
To outline a plan for world peace after the war.
