15 Questions
What is the definition of militarism?
A policy of glorifying military power
What event started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which technological advancement was NOT used during WWI?
Radar
What problem did soldiers face in trench warfare due to long periods in wet boots?
Trench foot
Which country was NOT part of the Central Powers in WWI?
Russia
What was the main purpose of barbed wire in WWI?
To prevent enemy soldiers from approaching trenches
Which power was NOT part of the Allied Powers in WWI?
Italy
What event greatly turned American opinion against the Germans and helped push the United States towards entering WWI?
The sinking of the Lusitania
Who was the famous 'ace' pilot who downed 26 enemy fighters in WWI?
Eddie Rickenbacker
What did people start growing during WWI to provide food for their families?
Victory Gardens
What organization formed after WWI to promote cooperation and peace, an idea proposed by President Woodrow Wilson?
League of Nations
Which country was forced to give up land, weapons, and take the blame for WWI?
Germany
What was the significance of Armistice Day on November 11, 1918?
It marked the end of WWI.
What is militarism?
"The belief that a country should maintain strong armed forces and be prepared to use them aggressively."
What is trench warfare?
"A style of warfare where troops fought from trenches facing each other"
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