WWI

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What event sparked the beginning of World War I in Europe?

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The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria

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Name two of the Central Powers

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Germany, Austria Hungry

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Name two of the Allied Powers

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Great Britain, France

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Name two of the new weapons introduced during WWI

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tank and machine gun

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Why did many US immigrants support the Central Powers?

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They were originally from those countries.

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Who was the leader of Germany during WWI?

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Kaiser Wilhelm

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What is one economic reason why President Wilson wanted to remain neutral during WWI?

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Our factories were making a lot of money supplying both sides with weapons and supplies.

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What was the significance of the Lusitania to the United States?

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The Germans sunk the British ship Lusitania with Americans on board which helped get us in the war.

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Explain what the Zimmerman Telegram was.

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It was a secret message the U.S. intercepted from Germany telling Mexico to attack the U.S.

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What were some of the effects of Poison Gas?

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Watering eyes, vomiting, blindness, breathing problems, death.