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What was a significant outcome of the fall of the Russian Empire on Eastern Europe?
What was a significant outcome of the fall of the Russian Empire on Eastern Europe?
- The reunification of Germany and Poland
- The expansion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
- The establishment of multiple new states (correct)
- The rise of the Ottoman Empire
Which of the following countries was created as a direct result of the division of Austria-Hungary?
Which of the following countries was created as a direct result of the division of Austria-Hungary?
- Yugoslavia
- Romania
- Czechoslovakia (correct)
- Poland
What effect did World War I have on the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe?
What effect did World War I have on the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe?
- Maintained the status quo in the region
- Facilitated the rise of new independent nations (correct)
- Strengthened the position of Hungary
- Increased territorial claims by Russia
Which event in 1917 significantly affected the geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe?
Which event in 1917 significantly affected the geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe?
What was one consequence of the decline of European powers after World War I?
What was one consequence of the decline of European powers after World War I?
What was one primary reason for the creation of new nation states after WWI?
What was one primary reason for the creation of new nation states after WWI?
Which empires collapsed as a result of WWI?
Which empires collapsed as a result of WWI?
How did the French government respond economically after WWI?
How did the French government respond economically after WWI?
What significant geopolitical change occurred in Eastern Europe after WWI?
What significant geopolitical change occurred in Eastern Europe after WWI?
What was a consequence of the decline of European powers after WWI?
What was a consequence of the decline of European powers after WWI?
What was NOT a factor in the formation of new nation states after WWI?
What was NOT a factor in the formation of new nation states after WWI?
Which empire was NOT affected by the territorial changes following WWI?
Which empire was NOT affected by the territorial changes following WWI?
What role did the US play in the post-war context concerning European powers?
What role did the US play in the post-war context concerning European powers?
What was one of the main reasons for holding the Paris Peace Conference after WWI?
What was one of the main reasons for holding the Paris Peace Conference after WWI?
How did the end of WWI notably affect Eastern Europe?
How did the end of WWI notably affect Eastern Europe?
Which of the following was a notable geopolitical change post-WWI?
Which of the following was a notable geopolitical change post-WWI?
What role did the U.S. play in terms of economic and military power after WWI?
What role did the U.S. play in terms of economic and military power after WWI?
What was one consequence of the Great War on European powers?
What was one consequence of the Great War on European powers?
How many soldiers were mobilized during WWI?
How many soldiers were mobilized during WWI?
What was a key outcome of the Paris Peace Conference?
What was a key outcome of the Paris Peace Conference?
What was a significant impact of WWI on the socio-political landscape of Europe?
What was a significant impact of WWI on the socio-political landscape of Europe?
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Fall of Russian Empire's impact
Fall of Russian Empire's impact
The fall of the Russian Empire had significant implications for the political landscape of Europe.
Austria-Hungary division
Austria-Hungary division
Austria-Hungary was divided into Austria and Hungary after World War I.
New countries after WWI
New countries after WWI
New nations like Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia emerged from the breakup of empires.
Poland
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Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
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WWI Impact on Empires
WWI Impact on Empires
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New Nation-States Formation
New Nation-States Formation
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Reason for New Nations
Reason for New Nations
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Post-WWI Europe
Post-WWI Europe
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Empires in 1914
Empires in 1914
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Empires' Fall
Empires' Fall
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Reconstruction Bonds
Reconstruction Bonds
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Economic Impact of War
Economic Impact of War
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Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference
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WWI End
WWI End
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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Great War
Great War
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Allied Powers
Allied Powers
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Central Powers
Central Powers
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Peace Conference Need
Peace Conference Need
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WWI Casualties
WWI Casualties
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Study Notes
The Sarajevo Incident (1914)
- On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary, was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
- The assassin, Gavrilo Princip, was a Bosnian Serb linked to the Serbian nationalist group, Black Hand.
- Princip's actions were aimed at uniting Bosnia with Serbia.
- Multiple conspirators, armed with bombs and pistols, were involved in the plot.
- Security measures for the motorcade were inadequate, with few soldiers and only 120 policemen deployed along the procession route.
- The Archduke was visiting Bosnia to oversee military maneuvers.
- The incident directly triggered the outbreak of World War I.
Report of Investigation on Sarajevo Assassination
- Victim: Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Nationality: Austria-Hungary
- Occupation: Archduke and heir of Austria-Hungary
- Date of death: June 28, 1914
- Time of death: Around [time not specified]
- Location of death: Around Sarajevo City Hall, Bosnia
- Cause of death: Gun shot; Murdered by assassination.
- Assassin: Gavrilo Princip
- Purpose of the assassin: Support for the unification of Bosnia and Serbia.
- Background of assassin: Member of the Black Hand (a Serbian nationalist society).
Black Hand's Luck
- Initial assassination attempt failed.
- The bomb bounced off the car and exploded behind.
- The bomber jumped into a river.
- The driver took a wrong turn and the car stalled.
Black Hand's Reality
- The bomb bounced off the car and exploded behind.
- The bomber jumped into a river, which only came up to his knees.
- The bomber was dragged out by police.
Driver's importance for a good trip
- The driver took the wrong route.
- The car stalled outside a café while reversing.
Mobilization and Declaration of War
- On July 23, 1914, Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia, demanding Serbia stop all anti-Austrian activities, punish those opposed to Austria, and allow Austrian officials to arrest and try the assassin.
- Serbia agreed to most of the demands but refused to allow Austrian officials to participate in internal investigations within Serbia, offering to submit the matter to a third party.
- Austria-Hungary regarded Serbia's response to be unsatisfactory and declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.
- This marked the beginning of a chain reaction that led to other countries entering the war.
- Mobilization involved countries preparing troops, supplies, and equipment for war.
Three Steps to War
- Ultimatum
- Mobilization
- Declaration of war
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