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What is the term used to describe when countries take great pride in their armies and are willing to use them aggressively?
What is the term used to describe when countries take great pride in their armies and are willing to use them aggressively?
Which group of countries made up the Triple Alliance in Europe in 1914?
Which group of countries made up the Triple Alliance in Europe in 1914?
What pride was the main reason for tension and fierce rivalries over land in early 20th century?
What pride was the main reason for tension and fierce rivalries over land in early 20th century?
How did countries try to deter starting a war by forming alliances in Europe?
How did countries try to deter starting a war by forming alliances in Europe?
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What metapohr can be used to expalin how European countries fell into war in 1914?
What metapohr can be used to expalin how European countries fell into war in 1914?
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Why was the Triple Entente different from the Triple Alliance in Europe in 1914?
Why was the Triple Entente different from the Triple Alliance in Europe in 1914?
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Which term refers to the belief that one's own country is superior and should assert its dominance over others?
Which term refers to the belief that one's own country is superior and should assert its dominance over others?
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Why is World War I sometimes referred to as the 'Great War'?
Why is World War I sometimes referred to as the 'Great War'?
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What was the main reason for building memorials?
What was the main reason for building memorials?
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When did the term 'First World War' become more commonly used?
When did the term 'First World War' become more commonly used?
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What contributed to many people calling World War I 'the war to end all wars'?
What contributed to many people calling World War I 'the war to end all wars'?
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How many soldiers were killed in total during World War I?
How many soldiers were killed in total during World War I?
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Who was the heir to the kingdom of Austria-Hungary assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914?
Who was the heir to the kingdom of Austria-Hungary assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914?
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Which group of Serbians planned to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Which group of Serbians planned to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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Where did the fatal assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place?
Where did the fatal assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand take place?
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What was the name of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's wife who was also assassinated?
What was the name of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's wife who was also assassinated?
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Which neighboring country did many Bosnians want to join instead of Austria-Hungary?
Which neighboring country did many Bosnians want to join instead of Austria-Hungary?
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What was the main reason for the Black Hand's decision to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the main reason for the Black Hand's decision to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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Why did the driver of the car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand stop near Schiller's Café?
Why did the driver of the car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand stop near Schiller's Café?
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Where were the Black Hand assassins waiting for the car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Where were the Black Hand assassins waiting for the car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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Why did Austria-Hungary attack Serbia?
Why did Austria-Hungary attack Serbia?
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Why did Russia prepare to attack Austria-Hungary?
Why did Russia prepare to attack Austria-Hungary?
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Why did Germany invade Belgium?
Why did Germany invade Belgium?
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Why did Britain declare war on Germany?
Why did Britain declare war on Germany?
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Why do you think the outbreak of war has been compared to a 'row of falling dominoes'?
Why do you think the outbreak of war has been compared to a 'row of falling dominoes'?
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Did Gavrilo Princip start the First World War?
Did Gavrilo Princip start the First World War?
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In your own words, explain how the First World War was caused. Write one paragraph for long term causes and one paragraph for short term causes. You will get marks for valid information and quality explanation (8 marks)
In your own words, explain how the First World War was caused. Write one paragraph for long term causes and one paragraph for short term causes. You will get marks for valid information and quality explanation (8 marks)
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In your own words, explain why the Black Hand wanted to attack Austria-Hungary (4 marks)
In your own words, explain why the Black Hand wanted to attack Austria-Hungary (4 marks)
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In your own words, explain why Britain and Germany were rivals in the period before the First World War (4 marks)
In your own words, explain why Britain and Germany were rivals in the period before the First World War (4 marks)
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In your own words, explain why the alliance system would make Germany feel vulnerable, especially because of her geographical location (4 marks)
In your own words, explain why the alliance system would make Germany feel vulnerable, especially because of her geographical location (4 marks)
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