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Which event directly triggered the start of World War I?
Which event directly triggered the start of World War I?
- Germany's invasion of Belgium
- Russia's mobilization of troops
- The formation of the Triple Alliance
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)
What was the main purpose of the alliances formed in Europe before WWI?
What was the main purpose of the alliances formed in Europe before WWI?
- To expand colonial empires
- To isolate certain countries
- To promote peace
- To increase military strength (correct)
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
- It encouraged diplomatic solutions
- It glorified war and increased arms races (correct)
- It promoted international cooperation
- It reduced military spending
Which of the following was NOT a major alliance in pre-WWI Europe?
Which of the following was NOT a major alliance in pre-WWI Europe?
What was the primary goal of Pan-Slavism?
What was the primary goal of Pan-Slavism?
Why was the Balkan region often referred to as the 'powder keg of Europe'?
Why was the Balkan region often referred to as the 'powder keg of Europe'?
What was the 'blank check' given by Germany to Austria-Hungary?
What was the 'blank check' given by Germany to Austria-Hungary?
How did Serbia respond to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum following the assassination?
How did Serbia respond to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum following the assassination?
Why did Russia begin to mobilize its troops in support of Serbia?
Why did Russia begin to mobilize its troops in support of Serbia?
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
How did Britain become involved in the war?
How did Britain become involved in the war?
What was the "Rape of Belgium"?
What was the "Rape of Belgium"?
How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
What role did imperialism play in causing WWI?
What role did imperialism play in causing WWI?
Why did young men initially rush to enlist when the war began?
Why did young men initially rush to enlist when the war began?
What was the primary reason for Austria-Hungary's anger towards Serbia?
What was the primary reason for Austria-Hungary's anger towards Serbia?
How did family relationships between European monarchs affect the outbreak of war?
How did family relationships between European monarchs affect the outbreak of war?
What was the significance of the Dardanelles for Russia? (Select one)
What was the significance of the Dardanelles for Russia? (Select one)
How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand affect Austria-Hungary's approach to Serbia?
How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand affect Austria-Hungary's approach to Serbia?
What was the main flaw in the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the main flaw in the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the main reason for the stalemate on the Western Front?
What was the main reason for the stalemate on the Western Front?
Which new technology made crossing 'no man's land' extremely deadly?
Which new technology made crossing 'no man's land' extremely deadly?
What was the primary goal of the Battle of the Somme?
What was the primary goal of the Battle of the Somme?
Approximately how many casualties resulted from the Battle of the Somme?
Approximately how many casualties resulted from the Battle of the Somme?
What psychological condition affected many soldiers due to constant bombardment?
What psychological condition affected many soldiers due to constant bombardment?
Which new weapon blinded, burned, and choked soldiers in the trenches?
Which new weapon blinded, burned, and choked soldiers in the trenches?
What was "Big Bertha"?
What was "Big Bertha"?
How did the Allies defend against U-boat attacks? (Select one)
How did the Allies defend against U-boat attacks? (Select one)
Why did Germany choose to produce Zeppelins instead of sausages? (Select one)
Why did Germany choose to produce Zeppelins instead of sausages? (Select one)
What was a major problem for Russian soldiers at the beginning of the war?
What was a major problem for Russian soldiers at the beginning of the war?
Which country switched from the Central Powers to the Allies in 1915?
Which country switched from the Central Powers to the Allies in 1915?
Why was the Ottoman Empire considered a desirable ally? (Select one)
Why was the Ottoman Empire considered a desirable ally? (Select one)
How did the war impact women in many countries? (Select one)
How did the war impact women in many countries? (Select one)
Why did the United States initially remain neutral in the war?
Why did the United States initially remain neutral in the war?
How did the Zimmerman Telegram contribute to the U.S. entering the war?
How did the Zimmerman Telegram contribute to the U.S. entering the war?
What was the role of propaganda during WWI?
What was the role of propaganda during WWI?
What was the significance of the Battle of Verdun?
What was the significance of the Battle of Verdun?
How did the war change the role of the U.S. in the world?
How did the war change the role of the U.S. in the world?
What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of World War I?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of World War I?
What year did World War I begin?
What year did World War I begin?
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente during World War I?
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente during World War I?
Which nations formed the Triple Alliance?
Which nations formed the Triple Alliance?
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Which of the following countries switched sides during World War I?
Which of the following countries switched sides during World War I?
What type of warfare was primarily used on the Western Front?
What type of warfare was primarily used on the Western Front?
What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?
What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?
Which battle is considered the largest land battle of World War I?
Which battle is considered the largest land battle of World War I?
What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?
What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?
What was a main reason the United States entered World War I?
What was a main reason the United States entered World War I?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
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