World War 1

1914-1918
What was
the cause
of World The assassination of Prince
Francis Ferdinand
War I?
Francis Ferdinand was the heir
to the throne of
Austria-Hungary. When he
was assassinated it started a
diplomatic crisis. Within weeks
of his death the major powers
were at war and conflict spread
around the entire world.
Why was
World War 1
different It was the first time that
than countries had technology for
previous
wars?
advanced weapons.
Who was fighting
who?
Two sides: The Central Powers & the Allies
Who were
the Central
Powers?

Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Who were
the allies?

Us,
Canada,
Britain,
France
Trench
Warfare
A lot of World War I was fought
in the “trenches”, which is
known as trench warfare.
Who sank the
Lusitania?
Germany sunk the Lusitania,
and many Americans died.
This made President Wilson
angry and he joined the war.
What country
did Germany
try to recruit Mexico
to attack the
US and take
back former
territories?
When did the
US join
World War 1?
1917
What
country
withdrew
from the war
and signed a
Russia
treaty with
Germany?
How many
soldiers died
in WW1?

8,500,000
soldiers
Who was the
U.S.
President at President Wilson had a plan
the end of called The 14 Points. It was a
World War I
and what
statement to be used for peace
was his plan negotiations to end World War I.
for peace?
What two
countries
criticized the Italy and Japan were unhappy
peace treaty with how much land they
and claimed
they
received after the peace treaty.
received less
land?
Who
ultimately
took blame Germany had to pay 132 billion
for the war gold marks for damages during
and was
forced to pay
the war.
billions in
fines?