Ww1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What empires ruled the Balkans before World War I?
The Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire
What nationalist groups sought independence in the Balkans in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
- South Serbs
- Slovenes
- Bosnians
- Croats
Who was assassinated in June 1914 in Sarajevo?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
On what date did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
July 28, 1914
Which country had more soldiers at the start of World War I?
Russia
What type of warfare characterized World War I?
Trench Warfare
What were some industrial weapons used in World War I?
- Explosives
- Poison gas
What motivated the United States to join World War I?
- German telegram to Mexico
- Sinking of U-boats with American citizens
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany would conduct a two-front war with France and Russia
What were the consequences of World War I for the countries involved?
Financial ruin and weakened empires
What social welfare programs expanded during the Great Depression?
- Social security
- Unemployment assistance
- 40-hour work week
Who became prime minister of Italy in 1922 and declared himself dictator in 1925?
Benito Mussolini
How did alliances among European nations contribute to World War I?
They set the stage for the conflict
What was Serbia’s mission regarding the South Slavs?
To unite the South Slavs
Which countries were involved when Germany declared war on Russia?
Germany and Russia
What was the soldiers’ likely attitude after witnessing the horrors of battle?
They likely did not feel the same enthusiasm
What year did World War I end?
1920
What medical condition did soldiers develop from standing in cold, damp trenches?
Trench foot
What did the Ottoman government accuse the Armenians of during World War I?
Supporting the Russians
What did the Ottoman government do in response to their accusations against Armenians?
They began a genocide of the Armenian people
Fill in the blank: The war ended in _______.
1920
True or False: The Great Depression led to a reduction in social welfare programs.
False
