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Who assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Who assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Who was Austria's foreign minister known to favor war with Serbia?
Who was Austria's foreign minister known to favor war with Serbia?
Leopold Berchtold
Who was the leader of Great Britain during World War 1?
Who was the leader of Great Britain during World War 1?
David Lloyd George
Who was the top German commander during World War 1?
Who was the top German commander during World War 1?
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Who was the king of Germany during World War 1?
Who was the king of Germany during World War 1?
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Raymond Poincare was one of the leaders known as the 'Big Four' at the Peace Meetings following World War 1.
Raymond Poincare was one of the leaders known as the 'Big Four' at the Peace Meetings following World War 1.
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Who was the political leader of France during World War 1?
Who was the political leader of France during World War 1?
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Who was a top French commander during World War 1?
Who was a top French commander during World War 1?
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Who was the British general of British troops in France during World War 1?
Who was the British general of British troops in France during World War 1?
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Whose death set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War 1?
Whose death set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War 1?
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Who was the leader of Italy during World War 1?
Who was the leader of Italy during World War 1?
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Who was the commander of the American troops in Europe during World War 1?
Who was the commander of the American troops in Europe during World War 1?
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Who was the German chancellor during World War 1 who favored war?
Who was the German chancellor during World War 1 who favored war?
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Who was the American president during World War 1?
Who was the American president during World War 1?
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Study Notes
Key Figures of World War 1
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Gavrilo Princip: Assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, an act that triggered the onset of World War 1.
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Leopold Berchtold: Austria's foreign minister and a proponent of war with Serbia; crafted a challenging Serbian ultimatum post-assassination.
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David Lloyd George: Served as the leader of Great Britain during the entirety of World War 1.
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Paul Von Hindenburg: Key German commander recognized for his leadership during the Battle of Tannenberg.
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Wilhelm II: King of Germany during World War 1, his decisions and policies significantly shaped the course of the war.
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Raymond Poincare: Not part of the "Big Four," a group of leaders at the peace negotiations after World War 1.
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Georges Clemenceau: Political leader of France in World War 1, noted for his assertive role in shaping France's war policy.
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Joseph Joffre: A prominent French military commander, known for his strategic leadership during the war.
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Sir Douglas Haig: British general in charge of British forces stationed in France throughout World War 1.
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Francis Ferdinand: His assassination set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War 1.
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Vittorio Orlando: Leader of Italy during World War 1, playing a key role in the country’s military and political strategy.
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John Pershing: Commanded American troops in Europe, crucial to the Allied victory in World War 1.
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Otto Von Bismarck: German chancellor preceding the war, known for his aggressive foreign policies that favored militarism.
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Woodrow Wilson: President of the United States during World War 1, influential in shaping post-war peace agreements and the League of Nations.
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Test your knowledge on the significant leaders and figures of World War 1. This quiz covers important personalities such as Gavrilo Princip, David Lloyd George, and Georges Clemenceau, and their impact on the war's events and outcomes. Challenge yourself to remember these key historical figures and their roles.
