Unit 3: WWI

Front

What was the Entente?

Back

An alliance between Britain, France, and Russia

Front

Which term describes the building up of armed forces and military resources?

Back

Militarism

Front

Who was Franz Ferdinand?

Back

The Archduke of Austria-Hungary

Front

Which countries made up the Central Powers?

Back

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

Front

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Back

Germany's plan to quickly defeat France

Front

What does BEF stand for?

Back

British Expeditionary Force

Front

The First Battle of the Marne was significant because:

Back

It stopped the German advance into France

Front

The Battle of Tannenberg resulted in:

Back

A Russian defeat

Front

What was trench foot?

Back

A painful foot condition caused by wet conditions.

Front

No Man's Land refers to: The area between opposing trenches, An uncharted territory, A neutral country, A military training ground

Back

The area between opposing trenches