World War 1 Study Questions/Answers – Flashcards
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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 29 of 1919 in Paris, France.
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When did World War 1 begin?
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World War 1 began on August 1st when Germany declared war on Russia.
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
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Germany declared war on Russia because Russia had mobilized troops on Germany's border.
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When did World War 1 end?
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The war ended on November 11 1918.
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Who were the big three when it came to the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Big Three were Woodrow Wilson(USA), Lloyd George(Britain), and Clemenceau(France).
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What does BRAT stand for in the Treaty of Versailles?
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Blame, Reparations, Army, and Territory.
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What does MAIN stand for when it comes to the causes of the first world war?
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Militarism, Allies, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
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Which countries were involved in World War 1?
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Britain, France, USA, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
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What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
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It was the agreement that Germany and Russia came to after Russia had quit the war. Russia lost a lot of land in this treaty.
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True of False, Germany was invited to the Treaty of Versailles?
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False: Germany was not invited to attend the treaty of Versailles.
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What was Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?
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Germans were furious at the Treaty because they felt that it had violated their human rights.
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Did the Kaiser abdicate (Flee) from Germany after the end of World War 1?
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Yes, Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated after the end of World War 1.
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How many people died during World War 1?
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At least 37 million people died due to World War 1.
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True of False, Alsace-Loraine was given back to France due to the Treaty of Versailles?
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True, Alsace-Loraine along with the Saar was given to France as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.
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How much money did Germany have to pay as a reparation?
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Germany had to pay about 200 million dollars in reparations.
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What was the name of the new government in Germany after World War 1?
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The name of the new government in Germany was called the Wiemar Republic.
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Were the Big Three happy about the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Big Three were not pleased with the outcome of the treaty because they did not all get what they wanted.
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Who was the leader of Germany before the war?
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Kaiser Wilhelm the second was the leader of Germany before World War 1, he was very nationalistic.
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Who was the first leader of the Wiemar Republic after World War 1?
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Fredric Ebert was the leader of Germany after the end of World War 1.
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Which of the Big Three wanted the worst treatment of Germany?
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Clemenceau wanted the worst treatment of Germany, then there was Lloyd George, then Woodrow Wilson.
