Prelude to WW1

World War I was the last of what type of wars?

Industrial age transition war

In the years immediately prior to World War I conflicts in what two geographical regions were a constant threat to European peace? 

The Balkans and North Africa

What expensive and dangerous practice was participated in by all the major powers leading up to World War I?

The arms race

When World War I began which nations were made up the Allies?

• Russia

• Britain

• France

Which nations were initially part of the Central Powers?

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

What was the immediate cause of World War I?

The assaination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What aspect of technology surprised all nations involved in World War I?

The lethalness of it

What was the name of the new class of battleship that potentially changed the balance of power just prior to World War I.

The dreadnought

Name five new weapons technologies that were used in World War I.

• Battleships

• Airships

• Airplanes

• Gas

• Submarines

Name two new non-weapons technologies that were used in World War I.

• Radios

• Trucks