World War I Quiz
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The Treaty of ______ had terms that outraged Germany, contributing to the causes of the Second World War.

Versailles

On the Western Front, the war destroyed 300,000 houses, 6,000 factories, and 112 coal ______.

mines

The Armistice is an agreement by both sides in a war to ______ fighting.

stop

Soldiers lived in long, narrow ditches called ______.

<p>trenches</p> Signup and view all the answers

The conditions in the trenches were often very muddy and ______.

<p>uncomfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

The area between the opposing trenches was known as ______ land.

<p>no man's</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Allies and Germany signed an armistice on 11 ______ 1918.

<p>November</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Western Front Trenches

Long, narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers lived during WWI on the Western Front.

No Man's Land

The area between opposing trenches during WWI.

Trench Foot

A medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions in trenches. 

War of Attrition

A military strategy to wear down the enemy through a long campaign of attrition or exhaustion.

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Stalemate

A situation in a conflict or competition in which neither side is able to gain an advantage.

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Battle of the Marne

A major battle in WWI that halted the German advance into France. 

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Operation Michael

A major German offensive in WWI intended to end the war quickly.

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Armistice

An agreement between warring parties to stop fighting.

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WWI Casualties

8 million soldiers and 9 million civilians died in WWI, with massive destruction of infrastructure

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Treaty of Versailles Impact

Germany's anger over the treaty terms contributed to the rise of Hitler and WWII.

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WWI's Lasting Effect

World War I's impact was so great that some historians argue that WWII was just a continuation without a formal ending.

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Britain's Post-War Reforms

WWI spurred British democracy, with wider suffrage for men and women.

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Western Front Destruction

WWI destroyed significant infrastructure in the Western Front region, including houses, factories, railways, and coal mines.

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