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What was one long term cause of World War I related to imperalism?
What was one long term cause of World War I related to imperalism?
The Moroccan Crisis exemplified imperial rivalries, where Germany attempted to incite rebellion in Morocco against France.
How did militarism contribute to the onset of World War I?
How did militarism contribute to the onset of World War I?
Militarism resulted in major military expansion and an arms race, as countries developed advanced technology like submarines and dreadnoughts.
Describe the Schlieffen Plan and its purpose.
Describe the Schlieffen Plan and its purpose.
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's strategy to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium to prevent British assistance.
What event marked a short term cause of regional instability in the Balkans?
What event marked a short term cause of regional instability in the Balkans?
What significance did the Balkan Wars have prior to World War I?
What significance did the Balkan Wars have prior to World War I?
How did alliances contribute to the environment leading to World War I?
How did alliances contribute to the environment leading to World War I?
What was Russia's position regarding the annexation of Bosnia?
What was Russia's position regarding the annexation of Bosnia?
What was Germany's aim in supporting Austria-Hungary during the Bosnian Crisis?
What was Germany's aim in supporting Austria-Hungary during the Bosnian Crisis?
What was the primary purpose of the Dawes Plan introduced in 1924?
What was the primary purpose of the Dawes Plan introduced in 1924?
By what percentage did German industrial production increase between 1924 and 1929?
By what percentage did German industrial production increase between 1924 and 1929?
How did the Great Depression impact Germany's economy and employment by 1932?
How did the Great Depression impact Germany's economy and employment by 1932?
What did Hitler promise to the German people that contributed to his electoral success in 1932?
What did Hitler promise to the German people that contributed to his electoral success in 1932?
What ideology did Hitler's Nazi Party promote regarding racial purity and territorial expansion?
What ideology did Hitler's Nazi Party promote regarding racial purity and territorial expansion?
In what way did the Nazi Party view the Weimar Republic's democratic values?
In what way did the Nazi Party view the Weimar Republic's democratic values?
What changes occurred in German conscription laws between 1936 and 1939?
What changes occurred in German conscription laws between 1936 and 1939?
How did economic instability following WWI contribute to the outbreak of WWII?
How did economic instability following WWI contribute to the outbreak of WWII?
What territories did Germany lose after World War I?
What territories did Germany lose after World War I?
How did the War Guilt Clause affect German national sentiment?
How did the War Guilt Clause affect German national sentiment?
What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Pact signed in 1939?
What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Pact signed in 1939?
What immediate impact did the Nazi-Soviet Pact have on Poland?
What immediate impact did the Nazi-Soviet Pact have on Poland?
How did the loss of territories influence Germany’s future leaders?
How did the loss of territories influence Germany’s future leaders?
What was Stalin’s perspective on the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
What was Stalin’s perspective on the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
What was the role of Britain and France after Germany's invasion of Poland?
What was the role of Britain and France after Germany's invasion of Poland?
How did the Nazi-Soviet Pact demonstrate the pragmatism of totalitarian regimes?
How did the Nazi-Soviet Pact demonstrate the pragmatism of totalitarian regimes?
What was the immediate effect of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Japan?
What was the immediate effect of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Japan?
How did World War II's concept of total war affect civilian roles in society?
How did World War II's concept of total war affect civilian roles in society?
What initiative in the United States was emphasized by the industrial mobilization during World War II?
What initiative in the United States was emphasized by the industrial mobilization during World War II?
How did Mussolini's actions in the Rome-Berlin Axis contribute to the onset of World War II?
How did Mussolini's actions in the Rome-Berlin Axis contribute to the onset of World War II?
What ideological beliefs influenced Japan's militarist expansion in the early 20th century?
What ideological beliefs influenced Japan's militarist expansion in the early 20th century?
What were some of the key outcomes of the socio-political changes following World War II?
What were some of the key outcomes of the socio-political changes following World War II?
What role did propaganda play during World War II on the British Home Front?
What role did propaganda play during World War II on the British Home Front?
What were the key territorial losses for Germany outlined in the Treaty of Versailles?
What were the key territorial losses for Germany outlined in the Treaty of Versailles?
How did Japan's invasion of Manchuria reflect its military ideology?
How did Japan's invasion of Manchuria reflect its military ideology?
In what ways did the Tripartite Pact of 1940 align with Japan's military goals?
In what ways did the Tripartite Pact of 1940 align with Japan's military goals?
What role did the League of Nations play regarding the Saar Basin as stated in the Treaty of Versailles?
What role did the League of Nations play regarding the Saar Basin as stated in the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the significance of Article 231 in the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
What was the significance of Article 231 in the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
How did Italy's support for Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War exemplify its fascist ideology?
How did Italy's support for Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War exemplify its fascist ideology?
What motivated the leaders like Neville Chamberlain to adopt a policy of appeasement towards Hitler?
What motivated the leaders like Neville Chamberlain to adopt a policy of appeasement towards Hitler?
What was the significance of the Munich Agreement of 1938?
What was the significance of the Munich Agreement of 1938?
What was the outcome of Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936?
What was the outcome of Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936?
How did the policy of appeasement impact Hitler's perception of Britain and France?
How did the policy of appeasement impact Hitler's perception of Britain and France?
What was Blitzkrieg and how did it shape early World War II outcomes?
What was Blitzkrieg and how did it shape early World War II outcomes?
In which major conflict was Germany's Blitzkrieg strategy not effective?
In which major conflict was Germany's Blitzkrieg strategy not effective?
What was the purpose of the Island Hopping strategy during World War II?
What was the purpose of the Island Hopping strategy during World War II?
What event marked an escalation in Germany's aggression after the Munich Agreement?
What event marked an escalation in Germany's aggression after the Munich Agreement?
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Imperialism's role in WWI
Imperialism's role in WWI
Competition for colonies and resources fueled tensions between European powers, increasing the risk of war.
Alliances in WWI
Alliances in WWI
Complex alliance systems meant that a conflict between two countries could quickly involve many others.
Militarism in WWI
Militarism in WWI
Growing military power and aggressive nationalism heightened the likelihood of war.
Balkan Instability
Balkan Instability
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Bosnian Crisis
Bosnian Crisis
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Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan
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Treaty of Berlin
Treaty of Berlin
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Nationalism in Balkans
Nationalism in Balkans
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Dawes Plan
Dawes Plan
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German Industrial Production (1924-1929)
German Industrial Production (1924-1929)
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Great Depression Impact on Europe
Great Depression Impact on Europe
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German Unemployment (1932)
German Unemployment (1932)
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Hitler's Rise to Power
Hitler's Rise to Power
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Weimar Republic Rejection
Weimar Republic Rejection
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Lebensraum
Lebensraum
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WWII Causation (Economic)
WWII Causation (Economic)
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Rome-Berlin Axis
Rome-Berlin Axis
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Italian Expansionism
Italian Expansionism
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Japanese Militarism
Japanese Militarism
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Manchurian Invasion
Manchurian Invasion
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
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German Territorial Losses
German Territorial Losses
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Japanese Expansionist Goals
Japanese Expansionist Goals
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Atomic Bomb's Impact
Atomic Bomb's Impact
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Total War in World War II
Total War in World War II
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Home Front
Home Front
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Arsenal of Democracy
Arsenal of Democracy
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Post-War Changes
Post-War Changes
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War Guilt Clause
War Guilt Clause
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What did it mean for Germany?
What did it mean for Germany?
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What did the Nazi-Soviet Pact do?
What did the Nazi-Soviet Pact do?
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What impact did this treaty have?
What impact did this treaty have?
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What was the pact's secret?
What was the pact's secret?
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Germany's expansionism
Germany's expansionism
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How did the pre-WWII treaties pave the way for war?
How did the pre-WWII treaties pave the way for war?
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Appeasement Policy
Appeasement Policy
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Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
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Anschluss of 1938
Anschluss of 1938
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Hitler's Aggression
Hitler's Aggression
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Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg
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Island Hopping
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Weakness of Appeasement
Weakness of Appeasement
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Consequences of Appeasement
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Study Notes
20th Century Wars - World War I
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Long Term Causes - Imperialism:
- Competition for colonies increased tensions between nations
- Many nations sought expansion through colonies for self-sufficiency, strategic positions, and market expansion
- This created a climate for potential conflict
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Long Term Causes - Alliances:
- Evidence: Moroccan Crisis (1904, 1905, 1911)
- Germany attempted to destabilize Moroccan independence which was an important waterway
- This further heightened tensions between European powers
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Long Term Causes - Militarism:
- Growing armies and emphasis on military values among younger generations
- Major military expansion in the early 20th century
- New military technologies (submarines, dreadnoughts, artillery) accelerated the arms race
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Short Term Causes - Regional Instability in the Balkans:
- Political instability and competing interests in the Balkans
- Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1908, which angered Serbia
- Balkan Wars (1912-1913): Increased Serbian power and Austro-Hungarian fears for potential loss of control over Bosnia provoked conflicts
- Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria-Hungary, ignited the crisis
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Short Term Causes - Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand:
- Evidence: Black Hand (1911) + Gavrilo Princip (June 28, 1914)
- Black Hand terrorist group aimed to kill Ferdinand, and Princip succeeded
- Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia and issued an ultimatum demanding an investigation and the suppression of pro-Serbian organizations
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July Crisis:
- Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia (July 28, 1914)
- Russia's mobilization of troops
- Germany subsequently declared war on Russia, France and finally Britain
- Triggered a chain reaction across Europe resulting from alliances and escalated the conflict to a global war
20th Century Wars - World War II
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Long Term Causes - The Great Depression/Economic Instability:
- Germany's war reparations to the Allied powers created economic instability
- The Great Depression (1929) further destabilized the global economy and resulted in high unemployment rates in Germany.
- High unemployment rates created voter discontent which paved way for influential extremist parties coming to power including the Nazi party.
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Long Term Causes - Rise of Totalitarian Regimes/Ideological Factors:
- Germany: Nazism promoted racial purity, territorial expansion, militarism, and an authoritarian state structure.
- Italy: Fascism glorified militarism, expansion, and national resurgence.
- Japan: Militarism, racial superiority, territorial expansion, and Emperor's divine authority shaped this regime.
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Short Term Causes - Treaty of Versailles:
- Loss of territory, war guilt clause, and harsh reparations imposed on Germany contributed to resentment
- This contributed to the rise of extremism in Germany.
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Short Term Causes - Failure of the League of Nations:
- Failure to address aggressive actions by nations (e.g., Japan, Italy) led to a decline in its authority.
- Lack of enforcement mechanisms hampered its effectiveness in preventing conflicts, which influenced the rise of fascism and other extremism.
- Inaction in the face of aggression by nations like Japan (Manchuria) and Italy (Ethiopia) diminished the credibility of the League.
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Short Term Causes - Policy of Appeasement:
- Europe's policy of appeasement toward Hitler's aggression emboldened him.
- Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland (1936), annexation of Austria (1938), and the Munich Agreement (1938), all instances where European powers conceded to Hitler, ultimately failed to deter further aggression.
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Military Strategies:
- Blitzkrieg: Germany's rapid and coordinated attack with combined military operations
- Island Hopping: The Allied strategy in the Pacific to bypass heavily defended islands and progressively approach Japan through less defended islands.
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Technology:
- Radar: Enhanced early warning of enemy air attacks, crucial for air defence.
- Atomic Bomb: The development proved decisive in bringing a premature end to the Pacific war.
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Socio-Political Changes:
- Total war: Governments took control of all aspects of society, including the economy, education, and communications.
- Role of women changed: The war created a need for industrial labour and spurred significant socio-political advancements.
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This quiz explores the long and short-term causes of World War I, focusing on imperialism, alliances, militarism, and the regional instability in the Balkans. Test your understanding of the factors that contributed to one of history's most significant conflicts.