World History Quiz 1 - World War I
What are three weapons that were first used in World War I?
1. airplanes 2. tanks 3. grenades
Bismarck completed his goal of isolating France by forming the Triple ________________
Alliance
a territory mutually desired by France and Germany =
Alsace-Lorraine
With the arrival of _________________ troops, the Allied powers successfully halted the massive German drives at Belleau Wood, Cantigny, and Chateau-Thierry.
American
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand caused _____________ to declare war on _______________
Austria, Serbia
fought over by Russia and Austria =
Balkan states
the Iron Chancellor of Germany =
Bismarck
The revolution in Russia that led to the takeover of the government and Russia's withdrawal from the war was known as the ________________ Revolution.
Bolshevik
seized control of Russian government =
Bolsheviks
The Triple Alliance was formed to rebalance power in Europe upset by Bismarck's Triple Entente. True or False?
False
the assassinated Austrian Archduke =
Ferdinand
fought over by Japan and Russia =
Manchuria
led Europe in military readiness =
Prussia
Bismarck established peaceful relations with England and Russia to isolate France. True or False?
True
The stalemate of 1916 was characterized by trench warfare and naval blockades. True or False?
True
While French resistance to the German advance was strong, Russia's was weak and disorganized. True or False?
True
Wilhelm's abusive actions destroyed Germany's relations with England and Russia. True or False?
True
Which is a problem that resulted from the creation of international alliances in pre-World War I Europe?
Warfare involving minor powers would escalate to include all members of the alliances.
an aggressive German kaiser, World War I =
Wilhelm
the United States President during World War I =
Wilson
The German defeat was hastened by the:
collapse of German allies
The practice of drafting men into the military is called:
conscription
organized Prussian military =
general staff
Colonization by a larger nation to increase its economic standing is known as ___________________.
imperialism
Loyalty of a people to their country is called ________________.
nationalism
An event which favored the German position in 1917-1918 was:
the Russian withdrawal
The sinking of the Lusitania was one major incident that led __________________________ into the war.
the United States