WWI IB Trashketball
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary Which three countries belonged to the Triple Alliance? Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Which theater of the war was characterized by little mobility and extreme casualties? Western Theater
Sinai-Palestine Campaign Which Middle Eastern campaign ended with the surrender of the Ottoman Empire in November 1918? Sinai-Palestine Campaign
The stretch of territory between the Allied and Central powers trenches was commonly referred to as what? No Man’s Land
Unrestricted submarine warfare was the predominant reason for what major power to enter the war? United States
The Luddendorf Offensive is notable due to it being what? Last German Offensive
Which area saw more than 1 Which area saw more than 1.5 million colonists being sent to Europe to fight during World War I? Africa
The armed forces of ______________________ opened a southern front in Austria-Hungary, preventing further support of the Western Front Italy
Provide at least three new types of technology/weaponry utilized during WWI Machine Guns Grenades U-boats Artillery Tanks Airplanes Poison Gas Barbed Wire
The post-war alliance between Yugoslavia, Romania, and Czechoslovakia was known as what? Little Entente
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk A 1/3 of Russian territory was ceded to Germany after which treaty was signed? Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What form of government was instituted in Hungary by politician Bela Kun? Communist
Clause 231 found in the treaty of Versailles is often referred to as the what? War guilt clause
This European country joined the Central Powers in 1916 Bulgaria
Which social group saw little to no increased opportunity after WWI? African-Americans
Circling around French defenses to envelop Paris before turning to the eastern front best describes which military plan? Schlieffen Plan
Which European country was the first to begin mobilization during the July Crisis? Russia
The Treaty of Lausanne was a revision of a previous treaty with which former Central Power? Turkey
Which country was considered the most belligerent at the Paris Peace Conferences? France
The use of this weapon was originally banned by European governments, but still saw use throughout the war Poison Gas
The Dardanelles Straits were in control of what country during WWI? Turkey
The Treaty of St. Germain established territory changes in what defeated country? Austria
Which social group received substantial political rights during or shortly after the war? Women
Who was the prime minister of Great Britain during the Paris Peace Conferences? David Lloyd George
The concept of allowing minority groups to establish their own sovereignty and governments was known as what? Self-determination
Communism/Bolshevism What ideology became a sources of paranoia for Western European powers both during and after the war? Communism/Bolshevism