World War 1 Study Questions/Answers
Why Did The US Enter WWI?
Because Germany sunk The Lusitania
What neutral country did Germany attack?
Belgium
Why was WWI considered "Stupid"?
Matter of Opinion
What Date does The US Enter WWI?
April 6th 1917
What Was The Full Name Of The Person Who was shot in WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What does BRAT stand for in the Treaty of Versailles?
Blame, Reparations, Army, and Territory.
Which countries were involved in World War 1?
Britain, France, USA, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
Which of the Big Three wanted the worst treatment of Germany?
Clemenceau wanted the worst treatment of Germany, then there was Lloyd George, then Woodrow Wilson.
True of False, Germany was invited to the Treaty of Versailles?
False: Germany was not invited to attend the treaty of Versailles.
Who was the first leader of the Wiemar Republic after World War 1?
Fredric Ebert was the leader of Germany after the end of World War 1.
What role did the Americans play in the war?
Fresh troops turned the war and ended it quicker
What was Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?
Germans were furious at the Treaty because they felt that it had violated their human rights.
What country supported Austria-Hungary?
Germany
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
Germany declared war on Russia because Russia had mobilized troops on Germany's border.
How much money did Germany have to pay as a reparation?
Germany had to pay about 200 million dollars in reparations.
What'd the Zimmerman telegram say?
If Mexico would invade the US, they could have Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
What is trench warfare?
It is a method of fighting. They dig up trenches and usually barbwire it.
What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
It was the agreement that Germany and Russia came to after Russia had quit the war. Russia lost a lot of land in this treaty.
Who was the leader of Germany before the war?
Kaiser Wilhelm the second was the leader of Germany before World War 1, he was very nationalistic.
What passenger ship did a German submarine sink?
Lusitania
What does MAIN stand for when it comes to the causes of the first world war?
Militarism, Allies, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
Where did the leaders meet to work out a peace treaty?
Palace of Versailles.
What deadly type of weapon did the Germans begin to use?
Poison Gas
What country mobilized in support of Serbia?
Russia
What Countries Were Fighting in the Western Front?
Russia & Gremany
What country did Austria-Hungary threaten because of the assassination?
Serbia
What new weapons were used in the war?
Tanks, flame throwers, airplanes
Who were the big three when it came to the Treaty of Versailles?
The Big Three were Woodrow Wilson(USA), Lloyd George(Britain), and Clemenceau(France).
Were the Big Three happy about the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
The Big Three were not pleased with the outcome of the treaty because they did not all get what they wanted.
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 29 of 1919 in Paris, France.
What was the name of the new government in Germany after World War 1?
The name of the new government in Germany was called the Wiemar Republic.
When did World War 1 end?
The war ended on November 11 1918.
Why did the Germans sink the ship?
Was carrying Wepons
What Was Total War?
When Entire Societies Became Involved In The War.
What was the cause of WWI?
When Franz Ferdinand was shot.
When did World War 1 begin?
World War 1 began on August 1st when Germany declared war on Russia.
What did the Germans send to Mexico?
Zimmerman telegram
How'd the US get enough men to fight in the war?
draft
Was World War 1 avoidable?
matter of Opinion
How many people died during World War 1?
At least 37 million people died due to World War 1.
