World War I Key Events and Responses

The video discusses the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915, drawing parallels with the Titanic disaster. It covers the political and military context of the time, including the Gallipoli landings, Austro-Hungarian offensives, and reactions to the Lusitania's sinking. The video also highlights German victories on the Eastern Front and strategic plans for post-war gains. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing battles at Gallipoli and in Africa, and concludes with John McCrae's famous war poem, reflecting on the human cost of war.

Which two ocean liners are mentioned as having met with disaster?

• Titanic and Queen Mary

• Queen Mary and Britannic

• Lusitania and Britannic

• Titanic and Lusitania

What was the Lusitania advised to do to avoid U-boat attacks?

• Travel only during the day

• Stay close to the coast

• Travel slowly and in a straight line

• Travel at full speed and zigzag

How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• He maintained U.S. neutrality

• He declared war on Germany

• He imposed economic sanctions on Germany

• He sent troops to Europe

What was the reaction of German newspapers to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• They ignored the event

• They blamed the British

• They celebrated the sinking

• They condemned the attack

What did Theodore Roosevelt advocate for after the Lusitania incident?

• Support for the German cause

• Isolation from European conflicts

• Increased American military preparedness

• Immediate peace talks

What was the outcome of the Austro-German offensive on the Eastern Front?

• The Russians gained significant ground

• The Austro-German forces were defeated

• The Russians were driven back and lost territory

• The front remained unchanged

What was the significance of the Second Battle of Ypres?

• It marked the first use of tanks

• It led to the capture of Berlin

• It was the first major use of poison gas

• It was a decisive victory for the Allies

What was the main challenge faced by the Allies at Gallipoli?

• Severe weather conditions

• Overwhelming Ottoman air power

• Inadequate reconnaissance and planning

• Lack of naval support

What was the strategic importance of capturing Achi Baba during the Gallipoli campaign?

• It was a major Ottoman naval base

• It was the location of the Ottoman headquarters

• It provided a direct route to Istanbul

• It was necessary for advancing up the peninsula

What is the theme of the poem 'In Flanders Fields'?

• The futility and sacrifice of soldiers

• The glory of war

• The beauty of the European landscape

• The strategic importance of battles