History Test 2/25/25 - World War 1, The War

Total War

Warfare that placed demands on nearly every aspect of society, including the Home Front.

Women in WW1

Filled traditionally male jobs and kept the economy going; the right to vote followed the war.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat where soldiers fought from long, narrow ditches; aimed at protection.

No Man's Land

The area between two countries' trenches in trench warfare.

Battle of Sommes

One of the deadliest battles in WW1, involving 3 million troops and resulted in nearly 1 million deaths.

Battle of Verdun

The longest campaign of World War 1 lasting 9 months, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.

Battle of Gallipoli

An attempt to open up the Dardanelles straits for Entente supplies.

Sinking of the Lusitania

A British ship sunk by Germany, resulting in 120 American deaths, influencing U.S. opinion on the war.

Zimmerman Telegram

A message from Germany to Mexico intercepted by the U.S., attempting to persuade Mexico to join the war against the Allies.

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points

A statement of principles for peace to end World War 1, including open diplomacy, self-determination, and the League of Nations.