World War I (1914-1918) was fought between the Central Powers and Allied Powers, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war featured trench warfare, new technologies like machine guns and poison gas, and ended with the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh terms on Germany. The League of Nations was created to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars, though it was weakened by the absence of the U.S.
World War I (1914-1918) was fought between the Central Powers and Allied Powers, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war featured trench warfare, new technologies like machine guns and poison gas, and ended with the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh terms on Germany. The League of Nations was created to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars, though it was weakened by the absence of the U.S.
World War I (1914-1918) was fought between the Central Powers and Allied Powers, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war featured trench warfare, new technologies like machine guns and poison gas, and ended with the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh terms on Germany. The League of Nations was created to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars, though it was weakened by the absence of the U.S.
World War I (1914-1918) was fought between the Central Powers and Allied Powers, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war featured trench warfare, new technologies like machine guns and poison gas, and ended with the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh terms on Germany. The League of Nations was created to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars, though it was weakened by the absence of the U.S.
World War I (1914-1918) was fought between the Central Powers (Germany,
Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire) and the Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan, and the U.S.). The war started after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which triggered a series of alliances and declarations of war. The conflict involved intense competition for land and power, especially in colonies. Germany, feeling left out of colonial possessions, formed the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy, while Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente. The war was marked by brutal trench warfare and new technologies like machine guns and poison gas. On the Eastern Front, Russia collapsed in 1917, allowing Germany to focus on the West. The U.S. entered the war after German attacks on American ships. In 1918, Germany signed an armistice, and the war ended. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 imposed harsh terms on Germany, leading to the fall of empires and the creation of new nations. The League of Nations was formed to prevent future wars but was weakened by the absence of the U.S. Read carefully and answer the following questions: 1. What new technologies were introduced during World War I? Some new technologies were the machine guns and poison gas.
2. What was the purpose of the League of Nations
3. To promote international cooperation 4. To settle disputes between countries peacefully 5. To reduce the number of weapons that countries have. 6. To improve living conditions around the world 7. What was trench warfare, and why was it significant during World War I? Trench warfare was a type of fighting were both sides dug deep ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire. It gave troops more protection, new tactics, but most fights ended in stalemate as it was a defensive strategy.
8. How did the U.S. involvement in the war impact the outcome? __________The U.S. entry into World War II provided a significant boost to the Allied forces, breaking the stalemate and pushing back the German army, and boosting morale on the Allied side, giving hope for victory.
I. Match the following terms with their correct description
Words: Answers: Definitions:
1. Central 1: B A. Agreement to end the fighting in World Powers 2:E War I 2. Triple Entente 3:A B. Countries that included Germany, 4:C 3. Armistice Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman 5:D 4. Treaty of Empire Versailles C. Agreement that ended the war but imposed harsh terms on Germany 5. League of D. Organization created to help prevent future Nations wars, though weakened by the absence of the U.S. E. Alliance between Britain, France, and Russia
Multiple Choice Activity (Based on the Russian Revolution)
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct answer from the options provided: 1. After the Revolution of 1905, tensions remained high due to __________, particularly after 1912, as industrial workers demanded better working conditions and the overthrow of the monarchy. a) Strikes b) War Communism c) February Revolution d) Unpreparedness
2. The __________ Revolution of 1917 began with protests by female workers over food shortages, which quickly expanded to involve students, soldiers, and middle-class members, leading to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. a) October b) February c) Bolshevik d) Industrial
3. Russia’s __________ for World War I caused widespread economic hardship and intensified protests, especially as peasants were drafted into the army. a) Unpreparedness b) Commitment c) Withdrawal d) Strikes
4. The Provisional Government struggled to rule, while the __________, supported by workers, peasants, and soldiers, formed a rival authority, contributing to widespread chaos. a) Bolsheviks b) Reds c) Whites d) Dual Power
5. In October 1917, __________ and the Bolsheviks, having gained control of key soviets, overthrew the Provisional Government in a nearly bloodless revolution. a) Trotsky b) Stalin c) Lenin d) Kerensky 6. The Bolsheviks faced a three-year civil war against the anti-communist “__________,” who were supported by the Allies. a) Reds b) Whites c) Dual Power d) Neutrals
7. During the civil war, Lenin introduced __________ to maintain control, which centralized power and forced peasants to supply the army. a) The New Economic Policy (NEP) b) War Communism c) Dual Power d) The October Revolution
8. The __________ involved mass arrests and executions of perceived enemies, including the Romanov family. a) War Communism b) Bolshevik Revolution c) Red Terror d) Purge
9. In 1921, Lenin replaced war communism with the __________, allowing some market freedom. a) New Economic Policy (NEP) b) War Communism c) Five-Year Plan d) Dual Power
10.After Lenin's death in 1924, __________ emerged as the new leader of the Soviet Union, securing his position by 1928. a) Trotsky b) Stalin c) Bukharin d) Kerensky
