Question

vii. 1917 — major turning points

• february 1, 1917 — germany resumed ____________ submarine warfare.
• march 1917 — british intelligence intercepted the ____________ telegram.
• april 6, 1917 — the ____________ declared war on germany.
• november 7, 1917 — the ____________ revolution began in russia.

viii. 1918 — end of the fighting

• march 3, 1918 — russia exited the war by signing the ____________.
• germany launched its final major attack known as the ____________ offensive.
• august - november 1918 — the allied ____________ days offensive broke german defenses.
• november 11, 1918 — an ____________ was signed, ending the fighting.

Explanation:

These are key events of World War I in 1917-1918. Each blank corresponds to a widely documented historical term tied to the date and context provided.

Answer:

VII. 1917 – Major Turning Points

• February 1, 1917 – Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
• March 1917 – British intelligence intercepted the Zimmermann Telegram.
• April 6, 1917 – The United States declared war on Germany.
• November 7, 1917 – The Bolshevik Revolution began in Russia.

VIII. 1918 – End of the Fighting

• March 3, 1918 – Russia exited the war by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
• Germany launched its final major attack known as the Spring (Kaiserschlacht) Offensive.
• August-November 1918 – The Allied Hundred Days Offensive broke German defenses.
• November 11, 1918 – An armistice was signed, ending the fighting.