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What are the four causes of tension that led to the start of WWI? |
The four causes of WWI are inperialism, nationalism, militarism, and the Alliance Systems. |
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What is the "Spark" that starts WWI? |
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the spark of WWI |
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Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand? |
Gavrillo Princip assassinated Archduke Ferdinand. |
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Which country did Austria-Hungary declare war on to officially start WWI? |
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. |
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Which position did the United States take at the Start of WWI? |
The US was neutral for three years |
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What was the #1 killer in WWI? |
The machine guns were the #1 killers. |
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Name 3 new advances in military technology that were used in WWI. |
Gas masks, tanks, and airplanes. |
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What is Trench Warfare? |
Trench warfare is a style of warfare fought from deep trenches. |
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What was the main effect Trench Warfare had on WWI? |
Trench Warfare caused a stalemate in WWI |
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What new weapon finally made Trench Warfare obsolete? |
Tanks made Trench Warfare obsolete. |
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What was Germany's most feared naval weapon? |
Germany's most feared naval weapon was U-Boats. |
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Describe Submarine Warfare. |
Submarine warfare was the use of submarines to attack and sink allied or neutral ships trying to supply the Allies. |
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Why is the Lusitania historically significant to WWI? |
The Lusitania almost brought the US into WWI because of the death of so many americans that were on the ship. |
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What was the Sussex Pledge? |
The Sussex Pledge was created after the sinking of the Sussex that told Germany that if they would not stop submarine warfare, then the US would join the Allies. |
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Describe the Zimmerman Telegram. |
The Zimmerman Telegram was a message from Germany to Mexico that offered Mexico a piece of US land if they would just invade the US. |
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Why did Russia withdraw from WWI? |
Russia withdrew because of a rebellion lead by a group of communists called the Bulsheviks. |
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What is the Selective Service Act? Why was it created? |
The Selective Service Act required men between the ages of 21-30 to sign up for the draft |
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What were Liberty Bonds? How did they impact WWI? |
Liberty Bonds were money donated by US citizens that benifited the war by financing it. |
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What were Victory Gardens? Why were they created? |
Victory Gardens were gardens made by many people in order to be able to send more food to the US troops in Europe. |
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How was propaganda used in WWI? |
Tpropaganda was used to sway public opinion. |
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What was John J. Pershig's role in WWI? |
John J. Pershig led the AEF in Europe. |
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What was the American Expiditionary Force(AEF)? |
The army sent by the US to Europe to assist the Allied Powers in Europe. Led by John J Pershig. |
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What was the name of President Wilson's plan for peace after WWI? |
His plan was called the 14 Points Peace Plan. |
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What were the 4 key points of the 14 Points Plan? |
The League of Nations, the freeing of all French territory, the creation of an independent Poland, and the restoration of Belgium. |
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What time and date did the WWI Armistice go into effect? |
The Armistice went into effect on November 11, 1918 at 11am |
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What is the name of the holiday that was created following the end of WWI and what is the name of the holiday today? |
Armistice Day was created and later renamed Veterans day. |
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What is the name of the treaty that officially ended WWI? |
The Treaty of Versailles ended the war. |
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What was the League of Nations? |
A "world police" that was supposed to make sure no wars happened and another World War would not start. |
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Why was Germany upset following the signing of the Treaty of Versailles? |
The Treaty of Versailles punishes Germany majorly. |
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What years did WWI take place? |
1914-1918 |
