WWI WebQuest

Directions: Navigate your web browser to the site listed above site. Follow the direction with each question to locate the answer on the site.

Directions: Click on each section topic and answer the questions. Glossary & Terms Section may also be used.

SECTION 1: Causes of World War I

1. What single event started a chain of events leading to the war?

2. How did Germany feel about the Triple Entente?

3. What is imperialism?

4. What had built up distrust and dislike between many of the European powers?

5. Who declared war on Serbia in July 1914?

Before moving to next section, read Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

SECTION 2: Allied Powers

1. Another name for the Allied powers was ___________.

2. Who were the four major Allied countries? a. ____________b. ____________c. ____________d. ____________

3. How many troops fought in WWI for the United States?

4. How many US troops lost their lives?

5. Who was the President of the US during the war?

6. Who was the military leader for the US?

7. What two Allied countries had the most soldiers killed during WWI?

SECTION 3: Central Powers

1. What countries made up the Central Powers?

2. What was Germany’s military plan called?

3. What did the plan call for?

SECTION 4: United States in WWI

1. What year did the US join the war?

2. The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret message sent from Germany to the German ambassador in __________. It proposed that __________ ally with Germany against the __________. Germany promised Mexico the territories of __________, __________, and Arizona. 3. What happened on April 6, 1917?

4. What were the Fourteen Points?

5. What was the nickname for US soldiers during the war?

Before moving to next section, read Wilson’s Fourteen Points.

SECTION 5: Trench Warfare

1. What was trench warfare?

2. What was the most secret and safest way to build a trench?

3. What is “No Man’s Land”?

4. What were trenches like? (3 facts)

5. What was life like in the trenches? (5 facts including conditions)

SECTION 6: Sinking of the Lusitania

1. What was the Lusitania?

2. How many Americans were on the May 1st voyage?

3. What happened to the Lusitania on May 7, 1915( Be detailed)?

4. How many people died from the attack?

SECTION 7: Aviation in WWI

1. The first airplanes in WWI were used for reconnaissance. What is reconnaissance?

2. As the war progressed, what the planes used for?

3. Pilots soon found that the best way to shoot down an enemy plane was with

4. Fights in the air were called ____________and the best pilots were nicknamed ____________

5. Draw the American marking used on airplanes during WWI.

SECTION 8: WWI Changes in Modern Warfare

1. What is a dreadnought?

2. Give a description of the following (how were they used in WWI?):

a. Tanks: __________________________________________________________________________

b. Submarines: ______________________________________________________________________

c. Flame throwers: ___________________________________________________________________

d. Chemical weapons: ________________________________________________________________

SECTION 9: Post WWI and Treaties

1. What is armistice?

2. Who requested an armistice?

3. What day did the fighting of WWI come to an end?

4. What countries did “The Big Four” represent?

5. Why did “The Big Four” meet?

6. What was signed on June 28, 1919 to officially end the war?

7. What did the Treaty force Germany to do?

8. Germany was forced to: a. ____________b. ____________c. ____________

9. What are reparations?

10. After the war, an organization called League of Nations was formed to do what?

SECTION 10: World War I Timeline

In a colorful and creative way, create a timeline with a minimum of 12 dates & information. Timeline must include details from each year from 1914 - 1919.