WW1 and WW2 and Russian Revolution easy

What event sparked the start of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Which countries made up the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.

Which countries made up the Triple Entente?

France, Russia, Great Britain.

What was 'no-man's land' in World War I?

The area between enemy trenches where soldiers rarely survived.

How many soldiers died in World War I?

8-9 million soldiers.

What was the Spanish Flu and how did it impact World War I?

A global flu pandemic that spread during the end of World War I, killing millions.

What was the 'Lost Generation'?

The group of people suffering from PTSD and shock after the horrors of World War I.

Who were the Big Four at the Treaty of Versailles?

The U.S., Great Britain, France, and Italy.

Why was Italy angry at the Treaty of Versailles?

They didn't get the territory promised to them.

Why was the Soviet Union excluded from the Treaty of Versailles?

Due to the ongoing Russian Revolution.

What did Wilson’s Fourteen Points advocate for?

Peace without victory and the establishment of a League of Nations.

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization created to maintain peace after World War I.

What was the 'War Guilt Clause'?

A clause in the Treaty of Versailles that made Germany take full responsibility for World War I.

What were the reparations that Germany had to pay after World War I?

Payments for the damage caused during the war.

What did the Balfour Declaration of 1917 promise?

The creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

What was the March 1st Movement in Korea?

A protest against Japanese colonial rule in Korea.

What sparked the May 4th Movement in China?

Anti-Japanese riots and the rise of communism.

What was the impact of the Russo-Japanese War on Russia?

It weakened Russia and led to social unrest.

What was the significance of Rasputin in Russia?

He had significant influence over the Russian royal family, especially Tsarina Alexandra.

What event marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution?

The February Revolution of 1917.

What were Soviets in Russia?

Workers' councils that promised reform and supported the Bolsheviks.

Who led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in 1917?

Vladimir Lenin.

What was the significance of the October Revolution?

The Bolsheviks seized power in Russia, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Who was the leader of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

Leon Trotsky.

What were the main causes of the Russian Civil War?

The conflict between the Bolsheviks (Red Army) and anti-Bolsheviks (White Army).

What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A peace treaty between Soviet Russia and Germany that ended Russia’s involvement in World War I.

What was the New Economic Policy (NEP)?

A policy by Lenin that allowed for limited private ownership and economic recovery after the Russian Civil War.

What is totalitarianism?

A political system where the government controls every aspect of public and private life.

What were the Five Year Plans in the Soviet Union?

Economic plans to rapidly industrialize the Soviet economy.

What was collectivized agriculture in the Soviet Union?

The government took control of farms and forced peasants to work together on collective farms.

What was the purpose of Stalin’s purges?

To eliminate anyone who might threaten his power.

What was the Munich Agreement?

An agreement allowing Hitler to annex parts of Czechoslovakia in exchange for no further territorial demands.

What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

A non-aggression pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union before World War II.

What is Blitzkrieg?

A German military strategy involving fast, concentrated attacks.

What happened during the Battle of Britain?

Germany bombed Britain in an attempt to force surrender, but Britain resisted.

What event led to the United States joining World War II?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

The U.S. Navy defeated Japan and gained control of the Pacific.

What is 'Island Hopping'?

A military strategy used by the U.S. to bypass heavily fortified Japanese islands and capture weaker ones.

What were Kamikaze attacks?

Suicide bombing missions by Japanese pilots during World War II.

What happened at the Battle of Stalingrad?

The Soviet Union stopped the German advance and pushed the Axis forces out of Russia.

What was V-E Day?

Victory in Europe Day, marking the official surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945.

What year did World War I begin? 1914

1914