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What was a significant Long Term cause of the Great War?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was a Long Term cause of the Great War.
False
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
The Great War, also known as __________, took place between 1914 and 1918.
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Match the following Long Term causes of the Great War with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Long Term Causes of World War I
- Secret Alliances: Countries formed secret agreements to support each other in case of war, creating a chain reaction of alliances.
- Militarism: Nations emphasized military strength and expansion, leading to an arms race and increased tensions.
- Nationalism: Intense patriotism and belief in national superiority fueled competition and rivalry, especially in Europe.
- Imperialism and Colonialism: European powers competed for colonies, resulting in conflicts over territory and resources.
Short Term Cause of World War I
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia, by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.
- Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia: The assassination provided Austria-Hungary with an excuse to declare war on Serbia, triggering the chain reaction of alliances and ultimately igniting World War I.
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Description
This quiz explores the long and short term causes of World War I, including militarism, nationalism, and secret alliances. Test your knowledge on key events such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the subsequent declarations of war. Understand how these factors intertwined to ignite the Great War.
