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Who was the British prime minister during World War I?
Who was the British prime minister during World War I?
David Lloyd George
What was used to help the war effort?
What was used to help the war effort?
Rationing
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I?
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I?
- Italy, Japan, and Romania
- France, Russia, and Germany
- Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States (correct)
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Who was a famous German fighter pilot during World War I?
Who was a famous German fighter pilot during World War I?
What was a nickname for US soldiers during World War I?
What was a nickname for US soldiers during World War I?
What was the name of the ocean liner sunk by a German submarine?
What was the name of the ocean liner sunk by a German submarine?
What is the name of the area of the battlefield between trenches which neither side controlled?
What is the name of the area of the battlefield between trenches which neither side controlled?
What is information designed to influence opinions called?
What is information designed to influence opinions called?
Who was the supreme commander of the American army in Europe during World War I?
Who was the supreme commander of the American army in Europe during World War I?
What is an agreement to come to each other's aid called?
What is an agreement to come to each other's aid called?
What is the name of a German submarine?
What is the name of a German submarine?
Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Whose assassination sparked World War I?
Whose assassination sparked World War I?
What is it called when both sides dig in rather than openly attacking across fields?
What is it called when both sides dig in rather than openly attacking across fields?
What is an agreement to stop fighting called?
What is an agreement to stop fighting called?
What is it called when groups travel together for safety?
What is it called when groups travel together for safety?
What is a payment one side makes to the other for damages and suffering called?
What is a payment one side makes to the other for damages and suffering called?
What was the name of the African-American regiment that distinguished itself with bravery during the war?
What was the name of the African-American regiment that distinguished itself with bravery during the war?
Who was the president of the United States during World War I?
Who was the president of the United States during World War I?
What is a draw or deadlock where neither side seems to be winning called?
What is a draw or deadlock where neither side seems to be winning called?
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
What is a message from Germany to Mexico trying to get them to attack the United States called?
What is a message from Germany to Mexico trying to get them to attack the United States called?
What is it called when the strong take political and economic control over the weak?
What is it called when the strong take political and economic control over the weak?
What was the name of the battle that was an Allied victory, but the deadliest day in all of British military history?
What was the name of the battle that was an Allied victory, but the deadliest day in all of British military history?
What is the name of President Wilson's plan to provide a "just and lasting" peace after the war?
What is the name of President Wilson's plan to provide a "just and lasting" peace after the war?
What is the name of the document that officially ended World War I?
What is the name of the document that officially ended World War I?
Who was the emperor of Russia during World War I?
Who was the emperor of Russia during World War I?
What is the name of a chemical that was used during the war that caused blindness and death to soldiers?
What is the name of a chemical that was used during the war that caused blindness and death to soldiers?
What was the name of the seven-week battle where American soldiers helped push back the Germans?
What was the name of the seven-week battle where American soldiers helped push back the Germans?
What was the name of the battle in northeast France considered the longest and bloodiest of the war?
What was the name of the battle in northeast France considered the longest and bloodiest of the war?
What is the name of the building up of weapons and a military to prepare for war?
What is the name of the building up of weapons and a military to prepare for war?
What is the name of the feeling of intense loyalty to a country or nation?
What is the name of the feeling of intense loyalty to a country or nation?
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British Prime Minister during WWI
British Prime Minister during WWI
I have David Lloyd George.
Limiting use for war effort
Limiting use for war effort
I have rationing.
Major Allies of WWI
Major Allies of WWI
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Famous German fighter pilot
Famous German fighter pilot
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Nickname for US soldiers
Nickname for US soldiers
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Ocean liner sunk by a submarine
Ocean liner sunk by a submarine
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Area between trenches
Area between trenches
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Information to influence opinion
Information to influence opinion
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Commander of American army in Europe
Commander of American army in Europe
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Agreement for mutual aid
Agreement for mutual aid
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German submarine
German submarine
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Key Central Powers
Key Central Powers
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Assassination that sparked WWI
Assassination that sparked WWI
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Fighting style with trenches
Fighting style with trenches
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Truce agreement to stop fighting
Truce agreement to stop fighting
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Traveling in groups for safety
Traveling in groups for safety
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Payments for damages after war
Payments for damages after war
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Brave African-American regiment
Brave African-American regiment
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US President during WWI
US President during WWI
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Stalemate in warfare
Stalemate in warfare
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Leader of Germany during WWI
Leader of Germany during WWI
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Message to Mexico from Germany
Message to Mexico from Germany
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Control over weaker nations
Control over weaker nations
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Deadliest battle for Allies
Deadliest battle for Allies
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Wilson's peace plan
Wilson's peace plan
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Document ending WWI
Document ending WWI
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Emperor of Russia during WWI
Emperor of Russia during WWI
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Chemical weapon used in WWI
Chemical weapon used in WWI
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Battle with American troops' aid
Battle with American troops' aid
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Longest battle of WWI
Longest battle of WWI
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Buildup of military forces
Buildup of military forces
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Intense loyalty to one's country
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Study Notes
World War I Key Figures and Events
- Allied Powers: Great Britain, Russia, France, and the United States
- Central Powers: Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire
- British Prime Minister (WWI): David Lloyd George
- President of the United States (WWI): Woodrow Wilson
- German Emperor (WWI): Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Russian Tsar (WWI): Czar Nicholas II
- Supreme Commander of the American Army in Europe: General John "Black Jack" Pershing
- Famous German Fighter Pilot: The "Red Baron"
WWI Military Strategies and Technology
- Trench Warfare: A style of fighting where both sides dig in rather than openly attack across fields.
- No Man's Land: The area of the battlefield between trenches, not controlled by either side.
- U-boat: German submarine
- Lusitania: Ocean liner sunk by a German submarine
- Mustard Gas: Chemical weapon causing blindness and death
- Doughboys: Nickname for US soldiers
- Convoy: Groups traveling together for safety
- Armistice: An agreement to stop fighting temporarily.
- Rationing: Limiting use of resources to support the war effort.
- Propaganda: Information designed to influence opinions.
- Reparations: Payments for damages and suffering from war.
WWI Key Events and Concepts
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Event that sparked WWI.
- Battle of the Somme: Allied victory, deadliest day in British military history.
- Battle of Verdun: Longest and bloodiest battle of the war, occurring in northeast France.
- Battle of the Argonne Forest: Seven-week battle where American soldiers assisted in pushing back Germans.
- Zimmerman Telegram: Message from Germany to Mexico trying to get them to attack the United States.
- Fourteen Points: President Wilson's plan for a just and lasting peace after war.
- Treaty of Versailles: Document officially ending WWI.
- Stalemate: A draw or deadlock where neither side seems to be winning.
- Imperialism: The strong taking control over the weak.
- Nationalism: Intense loyalty to one's country.
- Militarism: Buildup of weapons and military to prepare for war.
- Harlem Hellfighters: African-American regiment noted for bravery during war.
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