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What was one immediate cause of World War One?
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria and his wife on June 28, 1914.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Which countries were part of the Allies?
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When did the United States enter World War One?
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A stalemate means that one side wins.
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Study Notes
Immediate Cause of World War One
- Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria and his wife on June 28, 1914, triggered the conflict.
Military Strategies
- The Schlieffen Plan, Germany's contingency strategy, aimed to quickly defeat France through Belgium before turning to Russia.
Central Powers
- Comprised of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Allies
- Alliance included England, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan.
Entry of the United States
- The United States joined the Allies later in 1917, shifting the balance of power.
Stalemate
- A characteristic of the war where neither side achieved a decisive victory.
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