War facts Flashcards
(24 cards)
When did World War I start?
1914
When did World War I end?
1918
What event sparked World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who were the main Allied Powers in WWI?
France, Britain, Russia, later the US
Who were the main Central Powers in WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
When was the Korean War fought?
1950-1953
Who fought in the Korean War?
North Korea and China vs. South Korea and UN (mainly the US)
What was the result of the Korean War?
An armistice; Korea remains divided at the 38th parallel
When was the Vietnam War fought?
Mainly 1955-1975
Who fought in the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam and Viet Cong vs. South Vietnam and the US
What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam unified the country under communist rule
When did the Gulf War occur?
1990-1991
What caused the Gulf War?
Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait
Who led the coalition forces in the Gulf War?
US General Norman Schwarzkopf
When was the American Revolutionary War fought?
1775-1783
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolutionary War?
The Thirteen American Colonies vs. Great Britain
What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
What was the significance of the Battle of Waterloo?
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815, ending his rule
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French military leader who rose to power during the French Revolution
What was the War of 1812?
A conflict between the US and Britain mainly over maritime rights
When was the Spanish-American War fought?
1898
What was the result of the Spanish-American War?
US gained control of territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
