World War I

When did WWI begin and end?

Began in 1914 and the Central Powers surrendered on November 11, 1918. However, the Treaty of Versailles was not written until June of 1919. The Treaty marked the official end of the war.

What was the Treaty of Versailles and what did Germany lose?

$33 billion, map was redrawn, lost colonies, disarm military, accept blame for war

Why did the US become involved in WWI?

Germany sank ships sent from the US

Germany was blamed for starting the war and punished with reparations that they could not pay. Why couldn't Germany pay?

Germany was bankrupt and could not pay the $33 billion dollars.

Name the Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

Who was the US president during WWI?

President Woodrow Wilson

Name the Allied Powers

Serbia, Russia, France, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States

What was the Lusitania?

The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that Germany sank

Before entering WWI, how id the US contribute to the Allied Powers?

The United States provided soldiers, battleships, and supplies to the Allied powers

What major event started WWI?

WWI began in 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria- Hungary. This caused Austria- Hungary to declare war on Serbia.