Social Studies Vocabulary Western Front

Question 1

Western Front

Answer 1

Area along the border of France and Germany where the Germans fought against mainly French, British, and American forces.

Question 2

David Lloyd George

Answer 2

He was Prime Minister of Great Britain during the war.

Question 3

Stalemate

Answer 3

A situation where neither side can make progress.

Question 4

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 4

He was President of the United States during the war.

Question 5

Eastern Front

Answer 5

Area along the border of Germany and Russia where the Germans mainly fought the Russians.

Question 6

Lusitania

Answer 6

In May 1915, a German U-Boat sank this British ocean liner.

Question 7

Schlieffen Plan

Answer 7

German plan to avoid a two front war.

Question 8

Battle of Somme

Answer 8

The battle in 1916 where tanks were first used.

Question 9

War of Attrition

Answer 9

A military strategy to wear down an opponent with constant attacks.

Question 10

George Clemenceau

Answer 10

Prime Minister of France at the end of the war.