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Who was the French Prime Minister during WW1?
Who was the President of the United States during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
Which Prime Minister attended the Paris Peace Conference?
Who was the Allied supreme commander on the Western Front?
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Who was the British Commander during the Battle of Somme?
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Kaiser William II was the Emperor of Germany during WW1.
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Who was in command of all American forces in Europe during WW1?
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What role did Winston Churchill hold until 1915?
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What event sparked WW1?
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Who helped smuggle Lenin into Russia?
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What was T.E. Lawrence's role during WW1?
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Who was the General that led German troops to victory at Tannenburg?
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Who was Gavrilo Princip?
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What was Arthur Zimmerman's position in Germany?
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What happened to Tsar Nicholas II in March 1917?
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Helmuth Von Moltke was effective as a commander during WW1.
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Who was Edith Cavell?
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Who was Leon Trotsky?
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Who was General Joffre?
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Who was Franz Joseph?
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Who was Sultan Mehmed V?
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Study Notes
Key Figures in WWI
- Georges Clemenceau: French Prime Minister from 1917 to 1920; notable for attending the Paris Peace Conference.
- Woodrow Wilson: Served as President of the United States during World War I; known for his peace efforts post-war.
- David Lloyd George: British Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922; actively participated in the Paris Peace Conference.
- Vittorio Orlando: Prime Minister of Italy during WWI; also a participant in the Paris Peace Conference.
- General Ferdinand Foch: Allied supreme commander on the Western Front; pivotal in coordinating Allied military efforts.
- Sir Douglas Haig: British Commander during the Battle of the Somme offensive in 1916; significant figure in British military leadership.
- Kaiser William II: Emperor of Germany throughout WWI; related to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and King George V of Britain.
- John J. Pershing: General in command of all American forces in Europe during WWI; key in organizing U.S. military strategy.
- Winston Churchill: Head of the British navy until his demotion in 1915; became British Minister of Munitions in 1917, influencing wartime resource management.
- Francis Ferdinand: His assassination in 1914 ignited the outbreak of WWI; his death marked a significant political turning point.
- Vladimir Lenin: Smuggled into Russia by Germans; led the Bolshevik Revolution, establishing a communist government.
- T.E. Lawrence: British officer in the Middle East; played a crucial role in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
- Paul Von Hindenburg: General credited with leading German troops to victory at the Battle of Tannenburg; later became commander-in-chief of German land armies.
- Gavrilo Princip: Member of the Serbian nationalist group, Black Hand; responsible for assassinating Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife.
- Arthur Zimmerman: German State Secretary for Foreign Affairs; infamous for the telegram sent to Mexico, encouraging an attack on the U.S.
- Tsar Nicholas II: Abdicated in March 1917 due to a revolution; murdered in 1918 alongside his family.
- Helmuth Von Moltke: Led German forces through Belgium in the early war; his leadership is debated regarding its effectiveness at the Battle of the Marne.
- Edith Cavell: British nurse executed by Germans; her death highlighted the war’s brutalities and garnered international sympathy.
- Leon Trotsky: Key figure in the Russian Revolution and supporter of Lenin; prominent communist theorist.
- General Joffre: Commander-in-chief of French forces on the Western Front; instrumental in the Allied victory at the Battle of the Marne.
- Franz Joseph: Emperor of Austria-Hungary at the onset of WWI; his decisions significantly influenced the early conflict.
- Sultan Mehmed V: Emperor of the Ottoman Empire during WWI; led the empire through the war amid internal and external challenges.
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This quiz features key figures from World War I, highlighting their contributions and roles during the war. Learn about leaders such as Georges Clemenceau, Woodrow Wilson, and David Lloyd George, who played critical parts in shaping the course of history. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!
