Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
Sarajevo, Bosnia
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World War I Firsts
What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles signed by German and Allied representation on June 28, 1919.
What was the main cause of World War I?
Bosnian Serb assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Austro-Hungarian emperor.
Which major battle took place on the Western Front (West of Germany)?
Battle of the Somme
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
What was the name of the military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire?
Central Powers
What was the name of the military alliance between Serbia, Russia, France, Great Britain, and the United States?
Allies
What was 'no-man's land'?
The land between the trenches covered in barbed wire.
Why did the United States enter WW I in 1917?
Germany kept attacking US supply ships and had promised to give Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico in return for Mexico's help in the war.
Which of the following was a major battle on the Eastern Front (East of Germany)?
Battle of Tannenberg
When did World War I start?
July 28, 1914
Who was the U.S. President during WW I?
President Woodrow Wilson
Which of the following was a major consequence of World War I? a) The rise of communism in Russia b) The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires c) The creation of new nations in Europe
All