1. WWI Quiz “Good Things to Know”

2. Militarism • The buildup of armies and navies in preparation for war; an underlying cause of WWI

3. 1914 • Year in which WWI began

4. Imperialism • Competition for colonies; another underlying cause of WWI

5. Assassination of Archduke • The immediate cause of WWI

6. Central Powers vs. Allies • Opposing sides in WWI

7. Allies • Side US joined in 1917

8. Germany • This nation’s unrestricted use of submarines (u-boats) was one factor leading to US entry in WWI

9. Tanks; Machine Guns; Poison Gas; Airplanes • Two examples of new weapons technology in WWI

10. Trench Warfare • Term that describes the style of warfare used by soldiers during WWI

11. League of Nations • Organization created after WWI to prevent future wars