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What was a consequence of the glorification of the military and its power in Europe before World War I?
Which of the following was a motivation behind imperialism in Europe before World War I?
What was a key characteristic of nationalist movements in Europe before World War I?
Who perpetrated the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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What was the main consequence of the complex system of alliances between European nations before World War I?
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Which alliance included France, Britain, and Russia?
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What was the primary strategy of the German Empire during the Battle of Verdun?
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What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?
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What was a key characteristic of the Battle of the Somme?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Verdun?
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What was a key provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
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When did the Battle of Verdun take place?
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Study Notes
Causes of World War 1
Militarism
- Glorification of the military and its power
- Increased military spending and arms races between nations
- Belief in the ability of military power to resolve conflicts
- Examples:
- Germany's expansion of its army and navy
- Britain's response with its own naval expansion
- France's emphasis on military preparedness
Imperialism
- Competition for colonies and territories around the world
- Desire for resources, markets, and influence
- Examples:
- European scramble for Africa in the late 19th century
- Germany's desire for colonies and "place in the sun"
- Britain's extensive empire and desire to maintain its dominance
Nationalism
- Strong sense of national identity and pride
- Desire for independence and self-governance
- Examples:
- Rise of nationalist movements in various European countries
- Unification of Italy and Germany in the 19th century
- Desire for independence in Balkan states like Serbia and Bosnia
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Event that sparked the outbreak of World War 1
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo, Bosnia
- Perpetrated by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist
- Led to Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, which cascaded into a wider conflict
System of Alliances
- Complex system of alliances between European nations
- Divided into two main camps: Triple Entente (France, Britain, Russia) and Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy)
- Created a situation in which a small conflict between two nations could quickly escalate into a larger, global war
- Examples:
- Franco-Russian Alliance (1894)
- Triple Entente (1907)
- Triple Alliance (1882)
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Explore the factors that led to the outbreak of World War 1, including militarism, imperialism, and more. Learn about the events and ideologies that shaped the war.
