World War One - History test
What was the "spark" that set World War I into motion?
A young Serbian shot and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand who was the heir of the Austria-Hungary empire
Why was the Triple Entente formed?
British were worried that Germany were becoming too powerful with their navy
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's plan to attack France first then Russia
which countries made up the triple alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Who was apart of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
Why did the United States get involved in World War I?
Germanys attack on submarines
What countries made up the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, Russia
Who was apart of the Allies?
Great Britain, France, Russia
What are the MAIN causes of World War I
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Why was the Triple Alliance formed?
Otto Van Bismarck wanted to isolate France
How did nationalism contribute to the Armenian genocide and Franz Ferdinand's assassination?
Rising tensions led to the desire of independence when Austria-Hungary had most control
What is total war?
War when countries devote all of their resources to it.
