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1. What are the 4 causes of tension that led to the start of WWI?
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Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism |
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2. What is the “SPARK” that starts WWI?
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The assassination of Franz Ferdinand |
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3. Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip |
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4. Which country did Austria-Hungary declare war on to “officially” start WWI?
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Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia |
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5. Which position did the United States take as the START of WWI?
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They were neutral they did not join a side |
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6. What was the #1 killer in WWI?
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The #1 killer of WW1 was machine guns |
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7. Name 3 NEW advances in military technology that were used in WWI.
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3 military technology was Tanks, Airplanes, And U-boats |
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8. What is trench warfare?
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War in trenches
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9. What was the main EFFECT trench warfare had on WWI?
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Led to stalemate
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10. What was Germany’s most feared naval weapon?
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Germany's feared naval weapon was U-boats |
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11. Why is the Lusitania historically significant to WWI?
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It is significant because
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12. Describe the Zimmermann Telegram.
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It was a note that told Mexico to raid America while America goes to fight Germany |
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13. Which side did the U.S. join when they ended the position of NEUTRALITY? What year was it?
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They joined the allied side |
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14. What is the Selective Service Act? Why was it created?
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15. What were Liberty Bonds? How did they impact WWI?
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16. What were Victory Gardens? Why were they created?
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17. Who was the U.S. President during WWI?
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Woodrow Wilson |
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18. What was the name of President Wilson’s plan for peace after WWI?
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19. What were the 4 key points of the 14 Points Plan?
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20. What time and date did the WWI armistice go into effect?
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21. What is the name of the holiday that was created following the end of WWI and what is the name of the holiday today?
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22. What is the name of the treaty that OFFICIALLY ended WWI?
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23. What was the League of Nations?
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24. Why was Germany upset following the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
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25. What years did WWI take place?
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