Questions about World War I

1. When did World War I (The Great War) begin, and Why?  (What was the immediate cause?) Between what two groups of allies was it fought?  Give the name and member countries for each of the opposing sides. – 1914; The assassination of Franz Ferdinand and Sophie; Russia/Serbia, Germany/Austria-Hungary

2.When and why did the United States enter the war? – 1917

3. When and why did World War I come to an end? – The Second Battle of Marne

4. What were the terms of the major agreement ending the war?  Why did the United States not ratify this treaty, even though President Wilson had played such a major role in negotiating it? - 

5. Come up with a question of your own.  What would you like to know?  What do the facts about World War I make you wonder? – Why did so many countries get involved in this war, when it was a singular cause in the beginning? Why did the war have such a “domino affect” on the world?

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