World War I Quiz

Study Notes

World War I (WWI) was a global war centered in Europe, beginning in 1914 and lasting until 1918.
The war involved the complete mobilization of resources and people, affecting the lives of all citizens in warring countries.

Trench warfare was a type of fighting in which both sides dug trenches, protected by mines and barbed wire.
This style of warfare led to prolonged stalemate.

British machine gunners during the Battle of the Somme exemplified the devastating power of new weapons.
This costly battle highlighted the high casualties, particularly for the British army.

The U.S. maintained neutrality initially, but Germany's unchecked submarine aggression against neutral ships, including passenger vessels, led to increased tensions.
The sinking of the Lusitania, a British passenger liner with American passengers aboard, heightened public opinion against Germany.
The Zimmermann Telegram, a coded message encouraging Mexico to attack the U.S., further inflamed public opinion.
These events led the U.S. to declare war against Germany in 1917.

Women were asked to temporarily take over jobs previously unavailable to them, such as factory work, farm labor, and transportation roles.

The Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed harsh penalties.
The treaty included: loss of territory, massive reparations, and demilitarization.
The Treaty's harshness was a source of ongoing conflict and resentment in Germany.

The reasons for the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles are complex and debated
There were different aims and interpretations among the Allied powers.

Founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations was an international organization aimed at preventing future wars.

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points outlined his vision for a just and lasting peace after WWI.
The points addressed issues like open diplomacy, free trade, arms reduction, and national self-determination.

Post-war inflation in Germany was significantly high, resulting in economic instability.

The Great Depression was a period of low economic activity, rising unemployment, and the closure of businesses and banks.
Stock prices fell dramatically.

WWI dramatically redrew the map of Europe, with the collapse of empires and the creation of new nations.

The poem depicts the setting of Flanders fields.
The author associated fallen soldiers with poppies as a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance.
The poem reflects the human cost of war, particularly the loss of life.