World War I Explodes in Europe

What were TWO reasons that World War I was considered "The Great War?"

• Many weapons never seen before were used in this war.

• Great things happened for Germany as a result of this war.

• This war was fought over more land than any other war before it.

• The least amount of deaths occurred during this war.

Which THREE opportunities were European nations competing for during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• land expansion

• leadership

• business

• trade

Which is the correct definition of an alliance?

• an agreement between countries to help and protect one another.

• when one country takes control of another country.

Which THREE countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

• Austria-Hungary

Which THREE countries formed the Triple Entente alliance?

• Italy

• France

• Russia

• Great Britain

What happened to Austria's heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• He moved out of Austria

• He took over many countries

• He got married

• He was assassinated

What was the result of the assassination of Austria's Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• Serbian leaders apologized.

• European nations began to declare war on one another.

• Trade stopped between all European nations.

• Alliances broke apart.

True or False. When World War I began in 1914, the United States was not part of the war.

• True

• False

Which of the following TWO weapons were first used during World War I?

• cannons

• bombs from airplanes

• poison gas

• muskets

What was the area of land between French and German trenches called?

• "field of death"

• "no man's land"

• "trench land"

• "enemy territory"