WWI

What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

France, Great Britain, Russia

Which shows the correct order, from most to least, of countries that had total indirect costs from WWI?

France, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany

In the 1900s, an arms race occurred when which two countries began to compete over the size of their navies?

Germany and Great Britain

The chart shows armed forces in Europe in 1914. Which nation would most likely have the biggest advantage during a European war, and why?

Germany, because most of the fighting would be on land and they had the largest army.

Which best explains the connection between ethnic diversity in the United States and support for neutrality during World War I?

People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war could affect their homelands.

The____ending World War I was signed on November 11, 1918.

armistice

Once the United States entered World War I, its navy played a key role by

escorting merchant ships across the Atlantic Ocean

The Russian Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the tsar and the

formation of a communist government.

A ____ is a contest in which neither side can win or gain an advantage

stalemate

This chart shows deaths and death rates during WWI. Which country had the lowest death rate?

the US

This chart shows Allied deaths from World War I. Which two countries lost the smallest percentage of their populations?

the US and the UK

What did nations do to increase the size of their armies?

They created conscription programs.

Which country resented the number of French and British colonial holdings?

Germany

Both Germany and the Allies used airplanes primarily for reconnaissance, which means

"to gain information."

In the early 1800s, European countries competed for colonies in

Africa

Which is the correct order of countries that joined World War I following Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia?

1st: Russia 2nd: Germany 3rd: France 4th: Great Britain

World War I lasted for__ years.

4

The human cost of WWI was

40 million casualties

This chart shows spending during World War I. Name the Central Powers country and the Allied country that spent the most money on the war.

Allied: the United Kingdom; Central Powers: Germany

Which event lit a "powder keg" in Europe and led to the start of World War I?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist

The chart shows the casualties faced by the Central Powers. According to the chart, which country had the highest casualty rate?

Austria-Hungary

To end its participation in World War I, Russia negotiated the_____ peace agreement.

Brest-Litovsk

Which events in 1917 caused the United States to enter World War I? Check all that apply.

Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram. Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare

In the early 1900s, what trend emerged concerning chemical weapons?

Chemical weapons became deadly, as did other aspects of warfare.

Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

Ethnic groups began to gain independence.

The map shows territories held by countries in 1914. Which imperial nation appears to have the most dominance in Africa?

France

Why did Germany's attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail?

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

The chart shows Allied and neutral shipping losses in early 1917. What most likely caused an increase in lost goods?

Germany sank merchant ships bringing supplies to the Allies, doubling the amount of lost goods in four months

What was a main message of Allied nations' anti-German propaganda?

Germany was guilty of committing war crimes.

What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

How did the sinking of the Lusitania affect wartime propaganda?

It provided new material for anti-German propaganda.

What did Austria-Hungary do in 1908 that increased pre-war tensions in Europe?

It annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.

When businesses converted to wartime production, how did citizens benefit?

Many new jobs were created.

Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls. The passage is from President Woodrow Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality in 1914. How did this speech affect US involvement in World War I?

NOT It caused the US to remain on good terms with all sides.

What did the Schlieffen Plan call for Germany to do?

NOT recruit its allies in the Triple Alliance to help fight a two-front war against Russia and France Maybe quickly attack Russia, then turn back toward France before France could send troops to Germany

What was an unintended effect of the sinking of the Lusitania?

Nations turned against Germany because of German tactics that caused the deaths of innocent travelers.

In 1914, President Wilson signaled the United States' policy of isolationism by issuing a Declaration of

Neutrality

The map shows territories held by countries in 1914. According the map, which country was the biggest threat to European nations in 1914?

Russia

Which is the correct order of events that occurred after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

Russia mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare a two-front war against Russia and France.

Which best explains how the Russian Revolution altered the balance of power during World War I?

Russia's new government exited the war, making it easier for the Central Powers to focus on the other Allied countries.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a nationalist of____ descent.

Serbian

What was the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign?

The Allies retreated after losing many soldiers.

How did the alliance system in Europe most likely contribute to the start of World War I?

The countries in the alliances signed treaties agreeing to defend each other in times of war.

What is the most likely reason the United Kingdom had the largest shipping losses?

The United Kingdom had the largest navy.

In what practical way did war bonds benefit citizens who purchased them?

The government repaid bond purchasers with interest.

This chart shows US citizens' participation in wartime activities.

The number of active military and employed workers jumped at the same time.

Which of these events occurred first?

The stalemate broke.

How did soldiers adapt to the use of chemical weapons?

They began to wear protective masks and clothing.

Which best explains why many Americans supported pacifism during World War I?

They feared war would lead to a draft and cost lives.

What did Germany's Schlieffen Plan call for?

a two-front war on the eastern and western borders of Germany

Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.

accepting responsibility for the assassination suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications

When did Great Britain enter World War I?

after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France

A(n)____ is a person who is not actively involved in a nation's armed forces.

civilian

This notice was posted in Britain during World War I. How did posts like this help countries enforce rationing?

by publicly shaming people who did not ration

How did the United States respond when German U-boats sank the Lusitania?

by remaining neutral after Germany agreed to limit submarine warfare

How did countries ready their militaries for World War I? Check all that apply.

by requiring colonies to participate by drafting soldiers into the military by encouraging civilians to volunteer

A member of the military who is severely injured or killed during warfare is known as a

casualty

An important goal of anti-German propaganda was to

convince countries to join the Allied effort.

In March 1918, Germany launched attacks from the Hindenberg line to

defeat the Allies before reinforcements arrived

This poster was created to increase support for the war effort. The poster links food rationing to

defeating Germany.

Where was Gallipoli located?

in the Ottoman Empire

The total war effort endangered civilians because

it led enemies to attack towns, cities, and factories to damage the war effort.

Russia's withdrawal from the war allowed Germany to focus

its resources on a one-front war in the west.

Britain intercepted a secret message in 1917 in which Germany sought to

keep the United States from entering World War I.

American business owners believed taking sides in World War I would

lead to less money and trading opportunities.

Rationing most likely helped the total war effort by

making citizens feel like they were contributing to the wartime effort.

Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because

many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.

Why were the Balkans called the "powder keg" of Europe?

many of the Balkans' countries had nationalist independence movements

What allowed countries to call up troops and move them quickly?

mobilization

Read the excerpt about the effects of poison gas. Like some liquid the heavy-coloured vapour poured relentlessly into the trenches, filled them, and passed on. For a few seconds nothing happened; the sweet-smelling stuff merely tickled their nostrils; they failed to realize the danger. Then, with inconceivable rapidity, the gas worked, and blind panic spread. —British eyewitness on the western front, 1915 According to the excerpt, how did the poison gas work to kill the soldiers?

quickly and effectively

What was the cause of territorial conflict, diplomatic disagreements, and economic rivalries between nations in Europe?

tension from growing nationalism

The Ottoman Empire was attacked on two fronts by

the Allied forces

This chart shows WWI spending. Which country's total war spending was the highest at the end of World War I?

the United Kingdom

By 1914, imperialism had fed into European tensions because of

the high number of European countries competing for colonies all over the world.

What was the most important reason civilians were urged to substitute goods during the war?

to enable the armed forces to have enough supplies