12 Questions
What were some features of 'Total War' during 1914–1918?
Defensive technologies like machine guns and rapid-fire cannon
Who argued that German aggression, driven by internal political needs, was responsible for the First World War?
Fisher in 'Germany’s Aims in the First World War (1967)'
When did the United States enter the war during 1914–1918?
1917
What vision did Wilson's Fourteen Points present for a peaceful international society?
'Peace without Victors'
What fueled Hitler's version of aggressive German nationalism according to the text?
'Contested borders in Eastern Europe'
What shaped the ways in which the combatants fought due to changes in military technology according to the text?
'Military technology advancements'
According to realism, what is the primary responsibility of a policymaker?
To create and maintain national power
In the context of realism, what does 'statism' refer to?
The internal sovereignty of a country
What does the concept of the 'security dilemma' in realism emphasize?
One state's security measures can threaten another state's security
Why do realists argue that states find it difficult to trust each other?
Due to the absence of a central global government
What makes calculations of power complex according to realism?
Incorporating military capability, industrial capability, and natural resources
What differentiates realism from idealism in international relations?
Realism focuses on power dynamics while idealism prioritizes cooperation
Test your knowledge on the causes of the First World War, controversies over treatment of civilians, changes in military technology, and features of 'Total War' during the 1914 conflict.
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