5.3 WWI Part 3: Consequences

Why was the March 1918 offensive Germany's last chance?

• U.S. troops were arriving to help the Allies
• Germany ran out of food
• The Kaiser ordered it
• Russia rejoined the war

What happened to Kaiser Wilhelm II on November 9, 1918?

• He stepped down from power
• He won the war
• He was killed by angry Germans
• He moved to America

What is an armistice?

• An agreement to stop fighting
• A peace treaty
• A new weapon
• A type of government

When did WWI officially end?

• 1918-11-11 00:00:00
• 1918-12-25 00:00:00
• 1919-01-01 00:00:00
• 1917-03-03 00:00:00

Why did Germany's allies begin leaving the war in 1918?

• They were losing and out of supplies
• They wanted to help Germany win
• They signed a treaty with Russia
• The U.S. paid them to quit

What was a major effect of the armistice?

• Fighting stopped immediately
• Germany took over Europe
• The Kaiser returned to power
• The U.S. joined the Central Powers

How did Germans react to their surrender terms?

• Many were angry and revolted
• They celebrated in the streets
• They ignored the news
• They built more factories

What weakened Germany's army by late 1918?

• Lack of supplies and tired soldiers
• Too many new recruits
• Bad weather
• A flu outbreak

How did the war end for Germany?

• They lost and had to surrender
• They conquered Paris
• They allied with the U.S.
• They launched another offensive

Who won World War I?

• The Allied Powers
• The Central Powers
• The Axis Powers
• Nobody won the war