History WW1 Revision
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain (UK) and Russia
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary (A-H) and Italy
What date did WW1 end?
11 November 1918
What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
What year did Germany unite?
1871
What is Nationalism?
A deep sense of patriotism and holding one's country in high regard and place it's interests above those of other nations.
What is Militarism?
The desire to keep and maintain a strong military to promote or defend national interests.
What is meant by the term Patriotic?
Love and passion for one's nation.
What were Dreadnoughts?
A type of battleship
What year did WW1 start?
1914
What countries were in a separate alliance with Russia?
Serbia and Montenegro
What was the Great power that believed it was encircled by hostile nations?
Germany
Which 2 nations saw the alliances as the keeping of balance of power?
France and Great Britain (UK).
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The Schlieffen Plan was the German plan to quickly eliminate the enemies of Germany and bring a quick victory to WW1. They were to take Paris by 6 weeks and to invade through Belgium. Then they would turn around and attack Russia before they had mobilized.
What was the name of the Serbian Terrorist Group that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Black Hand
Who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What were the risks of the Schlieffen Plan?
Britain might join the war because Germany was attacking an innocent nation.
Why did German success falter?
Russia had mobilized much quicker than the Germans thought.
What are Trenches?
Narrow Long Ditches
Why were Trenches built in zig-zags?
They prevented enemy troops from simply shooting down the trench, they also prevented gas attacks and less lives were lost when an artillery shell hit.
How did Horses help with the War Effort?
They transported wounded soldiers. They transported weapons. They boosted morale.
How many Horses did the British Army have?
500,000 horses
What was the job of Homing Pigeons?
Deliver messages
What was the main source of the British Army's horses?
The USA
What were some of the impacts Horses had on Warfare?
Soldiers became bonded with their animals and did not feel alone. They could carry supplies.
What were the main breeds of Dogs used in Warfare?
Doberman, Shepherds
What were Homing Pigeons the replacement for?
Phone Lines
What is the stretch of land between Trenches called?
No Man's Land
Why did Germany's plan not work?
The Germans were pushed back and started to retreat. Germany had riots because the population was starving.
Why did America (USA) join the war?
The Germans blew up an American ship.
Which country did the German Kaiser flee to?
Netherlands
How did the war end?
An armistice was signed (Ceasefire).
By what time did Germany realize it couldn't win the war?
Autumn 1918
Why did Austria-Hungary leave the war?
They had a crop failure, and couldn't supply the population.
Why did the Ottomans leave the war?
They were invaded by the UK and Russia, leaving 6 million dead.
Why did Bulgaria leave the war?
Their army collapsed and soldiers mutinied.