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Which of the following was a primary cause of the Great War, as indicated in the provided table?
Which of the following was a primary cause of the Great War, as indicated in the provided table?
- Militarism
- Nationalism
- Imperialism
- All of the above (correct)
What was the stated reason for Great Britain's entry into the war?
What was the stated reason for Great Britain's entry into the war?
- Germany's invasion of Belgium (correct)
- Sinking of the Lusitania
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Their alliance with France
Which of the following is an accurate description of the Schlieffen Plan?
Which of the following is an accurate description of the Schlieffen Plan?
- A plan to quickly invade France through Belgium, avoiding a two front war (correct)
- A plan for unrestricted submarine warfare
- A naval strategy aimed at blockading key ports.
- A detailed plan for trench warfare.
What geographical area was known for the extensive use of trench warfare during the Great War?
What geographical area was known for the extensive use of trench warfare during the Great War?
Which of the following was NOT a new weapon of war, introduced during the Great War?
Which of the following was NOT a new weapon of war, introduced during the Great War?
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What event is considered the start of the Great War?
What event is considered the start of the Great War?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
A military plan by Germany to quickly defeat France and then focus on Russia.
What is trench warfare?
What is trench warfare?
A type of warfare that involved troops fighting from trenches dug into the ground. It characterized the Western Front during World War 1.
What is trenchfoot?
What is trenchfoot?
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What is no man’s land?
What is no man’s land?
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Study Notes
Causes of the Great War
- M.A.I.N. is an acronym for the major causes of World War I:
- Militarism: Aggressive build-up of armed forces and the glorification of war.
- Alliances: Complex network of treaties binding countries together, creating a domino effect for war.
- Imperialism: Competition for colonies and resources among European powers.
- Nationalism: Strong sense of national pride and desire for self-determination, sometimes leading to conflict.
Beginning of World War I
- The start of World War I was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Alliances
- Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.
- Triple Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain.
Other Great War Information
- The event considered the start of the Great War was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (a key leader in Austria-Hungary.)
Additional Questions and Answers
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What brought Great Britain into the war? The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, and Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium.
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What is the Schlieffen Plan? A German military plan to quickly defeat France before turning on Russia.
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Who fought on the Western Front? Primarily Germany against France and Great Britain.
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Who fought on the Eastern Front? Primarily Germany and Austria-Hungary against Russia.
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Where was trench warfare used? Primarily on the Western Front.
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What is no man's land? The area between opposing trenches in WWI.
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What is trench foot? A condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold, wet trench conditions.
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Weapons:
- Zeppelin: A type of airship.
- U-Boat: Submarines.
- Poison Gas: Chemical weapons.
- Machine Guns: Rapid-fire weapons.
- Tanks: Armored vehicles.
- Flamethrowers: Weapons that project a flame.
- Grenades: Small explosive projectiles.
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What two events brought the United States into the war? The unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmerman Telegram.
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Test your knowledge on the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I, including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Explore the events leading up to the war, including key players and significant incidents like the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
