World War I Flashcard

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What were the Allied Powers in World War I?

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The Allied Powers were a military alliance that included countries like France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and later the United States, who fought against the Central Powers.

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Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

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The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

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What event marked the United States' entry into World War I?

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The United States entered World War I in 1917, primarily due to unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany.

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What was unrestricted submarine warfare?

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Unrestricted submarine warfare was a type of naval warfare in which submarines attacked merchant ships without warning, leading to significant loss of civilian lives.

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Who was the President of the United States during World War I?

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Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States during World War I.

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What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?

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The sinking of the Lusitania, a British passenger ship, by a German submarine in 1915, resulted in the deaths of 128 Americans and stirred public opinion against Germany.

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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

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The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

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What role did propaganda play in World War I?

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Propaganda was used to influence public opinion, encourage enlistment, and promote national unity during World War I.

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What was the League of Nations?

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The League of Nations was an international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

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What was trench warfare?

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Trench warfare was a type of combat in which soldiers fought from deep trenches, leading to a stalemate on the Western Front.