WH notes

What event triggered the start of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914.

What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

To maintain world peace and prevent conflicts after World War I.

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Germany's military strategy to defeat France quickly before turning to fight Russia.

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance during World War I?

Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy.

Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

Britain, France, and Russia.

What major naval battle occurred on May 31, 1916?

The Battle of Jutland.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Verdun?

It was a long and bloody battle where French forces ultimately defeated the Germans.

What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram?

It was a secret proposal from Germany to Mexico to join the war against the U.S., which helped sway U.S. public opinion in favor of entering the war.

What did Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points promote?

Open agreements, self-determination for nations, open seas, and trade.

What was one consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany had to cede Alsace and Lorraine back to France and demilitarize the Rhineland.

Which powers were known as the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

What were the Balkan Wars?

Conflicts from 1912-1913 where Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Bulgaria fought against the Ottoman Empire to gain independence.

What was a major immediate cause of World War I?

The desire of Serbia to include Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of a greater Serbian state.

What happened to the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I?

It was split into new countries, including Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.

What was the result of the Battle of the Somme?

It was the bloodiest battle of World War I, resulting in over a million casualties.