WWI Zoom_ Feb 12 & 13

What was the primary goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

• To quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia

• To create peace between Germany and Russia

• Defend Belgium

What deadly weapon was first used by the Germans in WWI?

• Poison gas

• Tanks

• Airplanes

What was a key reason for the United States joining WWI?

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• Both of these

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

• Germany underestimated how fast Russia could mobilize

• France surrendered too quickly

• The United States joined the war early

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

• A request for the U.S. to join the war

• A peace treaty between Germany and Britain

• A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance