The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Which countries made up the Central Powers in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Which countries made up the Allied Powers in World War I?
Great Britain, France, Russia, and later, the United States
When did World War I start?
July 28, 1914
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
What was the Western Front in World War I?
A line of trenches and fortifications that stretched across Belgium and France
What was the Eastern Front in World War I?
A stretch of battlefield along the German and Austro-Hungarian borders with Russia
What new weapons were introduced during World War I?
Machine guns, artillery, poison gas, tanks, and airplanes
What was the Treaty of Versailles and how did it impact Germany?
The treaty that officially ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
One of the bloodiest battles in human history, resulting in heavy casualties and limited territorial gains
What role did women play in World War I?
Women took on various roles including working in factories, nursing, and serving as volunteers
What was the impact of World War I on the economy and society?
The war led to significant economic changes, including inflation and the rise of new industries, and also resulted in social changes and the empowerment of women
What were the consequences of World War I?
The collapse of empires, the redrawing of national borders, and the eventual rise of totalitarian regimes
What lessons were learned from World War I?
The need for diplomacy, collective security, and the prevention of future global conflicts
Who were the major leaders during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, David Lloyd George, and Kaiser Wilhelm II
What was the spark that ignited World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Which countries made up the Central Powers in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Which countries made up the Allied Powers in World War I?
Great Britain, France, Russia, and later, the United States
When did World War I start?
July 28, 1914
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
What was the Western Front in World War I?
A line of trenches and fortifications that stretched across Belgium and France
What was the Eastern Front in World War I?
A stretch of battlefield along the German and Austro-Hungarian borders with Russia
What new weapons were introduced during World War I?
Machine guns, artillery, poison gas, tanks, and airplanes
What was the Treaty of Versailles and how did it impact Germany?
The treaty that officially ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
One of the bloodiest battles in human history, resulting in heavy casualties and limited territorial gains
What role did women play in World War I?
Women took on various roles including working in factories, nursing, and serving as volunteers
What was the impact of World War I on the economy and society?
The war led to significant economic changes, including inflation and the rise of new industries, and also resulted in social changes and the empowerment of women
What were the consequences of World War I?
The collapse of empires, the redrawing of national borders, and the eventual rise of totalitarian regimes
What lessons were learned from World War I?
The need for diplomacy, collective security, and the prevention of future global conflicts
Who were the major leaders during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, David Lloyd George, and Kaiser Wilhelm II