Overview of World War I
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What was a primary purpose of the Three Emperors' League formed by Otto Von Bismarck?

  • To assist Italy in colonial competitions
  • To promote unified military action against Britain
  • To strengthen the economy of Austria-Hungary
  • To isolate France (correct)
  • Which country sought to gain an ice-free port for international trade?

  • Russia (correct)
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Austria-Hungary
  • What was Britain’s diplomatic strategy during the early 20th century?

  • Formation of multiple alliances
  • Splendid isolation (correct)
  • Interventionist policies in Eastern Europe
  • Aggressive colonial expansion in Africa
  • What sentiment did the victory of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War foster in France?

    <p>Revengeful feelings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power was considered the strongest in terms of military and colonies at the time?

    <p>Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of national interests drove the scramble for colonies among European powers?

    <p>Cheap labor and raw materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a consequence of the alliance system created among European powers?

    <p>Escalation of regional conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Italy's position compared to other Great Powers in terms of military strength?

    <p>It was considered weaker economically and militarily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant military strategy did Britain employ on the Western Front in September 1916?

    <p>Deployment of tanks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the convening of the Paris Peace Conference after WWI?

    <p>To humiliate Germany and recover from its actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change occurred in Russia in November 1917, which affected its participation in WWI?

    <p>The October Revolution led to the Czarist government being overthrown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic did Germany implement in February 1917 to impact Britain's supplies?

    <p>Launching unrestricted submarine warfare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of how the peace conference was conducted regarding the defeated nations?

    <p>They were excluded from negotiations until the end (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines extreme nationalism?

    <p>Unquestionable loyalty to the nation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs correctly identifies a form of extreme nationalism and its focus?

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    How did extreme nationalism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

    <p>By encouraging foreign expansion and conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a method used to strengthen military power?

    <p>Dismantling existing military structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons Britain desired a strong navy?

    <p>To protect its status as an island nation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant feeling motivated the French after the Franco-Prussian War?

    <p>Desire for revenge against Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the characteristics commonly found in extreme nationalism?

    <p>National pride sought through expansion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these movements emphasized the unification of all Slavic people under Russian control?

    <p>Pan-Slavism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the practices associated with the arms race among great powers?

    <p>Development of new weapon technologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of German expansion in the attitudes of other nations?

    <p>Created a sense of crisis and war-like situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons Germany desired a strong navy?

    <p>To match Britain’s naval power and protect its own Empire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the First Moroccan Crisis?

    <p>France won with assistance from Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategic advantage did Morocco offer to France and Britain?

    <p>Natural resources and a long coastline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the Second Balkan War?

    <p>Serbia gained land and increased its strength (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Bosnian Crisis on Serbia's relations with Austria-Hungary?

    <p>Relations worsened after Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia Herzegovina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaiser William II think about the 1904 entente between Britain and France?

    <p>He dismissed it as a friendly agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Germany's response after the Second Moroccan Crisis?

    <p>Germany accepted a compromise to save face (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation emerged as the strongest after the First Balkan War?

    <p>Serbia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the disarmament conferences, such as the Hague Conference, signify?

    <p>Efforts to reduce fear and suspicion among nations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was assassinated on June 28, 1914, triggering the outbreak of WWI?

    <p>Archduke Franz Ferdinand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Gavrilo Princip in assassinating Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

    <p>To support the unification of Bosnia and Serbia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914?

    <p>Austria-Hungary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the ultimatum sent by Austria-Hungary to Serbia?

    <p>To seek a response to the assassination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event indicates that the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia escalated into WWI?

    <p>Russia began troop mobilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which powers were part of the Allied Powers during WWI?

    <p>Britain, France, Italy, Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main strategy employed by Germany to avoid a two-front war?

    <p>Implementing the Schlieffen Plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which was the primary battlefront where Britain and France fought against Germany?

    <p>Western Front (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event contributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?

    <p>Russia's speed in mobilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Ottoman Empire join the Central Powers in 1914?

    <p>To regain lost lands in the Balkans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Europe's Great Powers

    The major countries of Europe with significant influence and power before WWI, including Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Italy.

    Britain's Power

    Britain possessed the strongest navy and had numerous colonies, making it a dominant force during the early 20th century.

    Germany's Unification

    Germany unified after the Franco-Prussian War, gaining territory (Alsace-Lorraine) and creating hostility toward France.

    Alliance System's Origin

    Otto von Bismarck's system of alliances, primarily designed to isolate France and prevent a two-front war.

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    Alliance System's Impact

    Alliances fueled international tension, as nations believed their allies would support them militarily, escalating conflicts into war.

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    Scramble for Colonies

    A competition among European powers for colonies in Africa and elsewhere, driven by the desire for resources, markets, and influence.

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    CORN (COLONIALISM)

    A mnemonic for colonialism's motivations: Cheap labor, Overseas markets, Raw materials, and National glory, motivating the scramble for colonies.

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    Balkan Peninsula Conflicts

    Disputes between Austria-Hungary and Russia over control and influence in the Balkans.

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    German Navy Expansion

    Germany's effort to build a stronger navy to rival Britain's, driven by Kaiser Wilhelm II's desire for German power.

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    Dreadnoughts

    Advanced battleships that embodied naval technological advancements.

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    First Moroccan Crisis

    International dispute over control of Morocco, resulting in a face-saving compromise, involving France and Germany.

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    Second Moroccan Crisis

    Continued dispute over Moroccan territory, resolved by a territorial exchange between France and Germany.

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    First Balkan War

    Balkan states (Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece) fought against the Ottoman Empire in 1912.

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    Second Balkan War

    Balkan states, including Bulgaria, fought against other Balkan states due to territorial disputes.

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    Bosnian Crisis

    Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908, worsening relations with Serbia.

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    Balkan Nationalism

    Desire for creating a greater Serbia by claiming lands, impacting relations with other nations.

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    International Crises

    A series of conflicts and disputes between European nations.

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    Strategic Value of Morocco

    Morocco's significance as a location for resources, trade routes, and colonial expansion.

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    Extreme nationalism definition

    Unquestionable loyalty to one's nation, prioritizing national interests above all else and often involving expansionist tendencies.

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    Characteristics of extreme nationalism

    Strong national pride driving territorial expansion and viewing war as inevitable.

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    French nationalism

    A desire for revenge against Germany following the Franco-Prussian War, with objectives to reclaim Alsace and Lorraine.

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    Pan-Germanism

    A belief that all German people should unite and expand German territory in Europe.

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    Pan-Slavism

    A Russian-led movement to unite all Slavic people under Russian control.

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    Greater Serbia Movement

    Desire to unite all Serbians in the Balkans.

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    Military strength increase (How)

    Strategies to increase a nation's military strength include conscription, longer service terms, planning for attacks, or developing new weapons such as fighter jets and submarines.

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    Naval race (Britain vs. Germany)

    Britain needed a strong navy to protect itself, as an island nation, and maintain its global role, while Germany sought to build a powerful fleet to compete with and challenge British naval supremacy.

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    Consequences of Nationalism

    Extreme nationalism, with its focus on national expansion, can exacerbate tensions between countries and lead to conflict, as nations prioritize their own interests.

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    Arms Race

    A competition to develop superior military power by increasing the size of the armed forces and creating new weapons.

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    What was the result of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare?

    Germany's policy of sinking any ship, including neutral ships, without warning, led to the US entering WWI in 1917.

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    Why did the fighting on the Eastern Front end in 1917?

    The October Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the Czarist government and the establishment of Bolshevik rule in Russia, which subsequently withdrew from WWI.

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    What major event happened in September 1916?

    Britain first used tanks on the Western Front, making trench warfare less effective and ultimately resulting in a shift in tactics.

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    Why was the Paris Peace Conference held?

    To establish peace in Europe after the devastation of WWI, aiming to avoid future conflicts by addressing political, economic, and territorial issues.

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    What was the primary goal of the Allied Powers at the Paris Peace Conference?

    To seek revenge on Germany and ensure their defeat, as well as to secure their own national interests, shaping the postwar world order.

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    Sarajevo Incident

    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, which triggered the outbreak of World War I.

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    Gavrilo Princip

    Serbian nationalist and member of the Black Hand who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, setting off a chain of events that led to World War I.

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    Black Hand

    A Serbian nationalist secret society that advocated for the unification of all Serbs and sought to liberate Bosnia from Austria-Hungary.

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    Austria-Hungary's Ultimatum

    Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, demanding acceptance of harsh conditions, including allowing Austria-Hungary to investigate the assassination on Serbian territory.

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    Schlieffen Plan

    Germany's military strategy, designed to avoid a two-front war by quickly conquering France before Russia could fully mobilize.

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    Allied Powers

    The group of nations that opposed the Central Powers during World War I, including Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and later the United States.

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    Central Powers

    The group of nations that opposed the Allied Powers during World War I, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

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    Western Front

    The main battlefront in World War I, stretching across Belgium and France, where the Allied Powers and Central Powers clashed in trench warfare.

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    Eastern Front

    The battlefront in World War I, involving Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, marked by vast distances and brutal fighting.

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    World War I Outbreak

    Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914, marking the start of World War I.

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    Study Notes

    Overview of World War I

    • World War I (WWI) was a global war originating in Europe, lasting from 1914 to 1918.
    • The war involved the Central Powers (primarily Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) and the Allied Powers (primarily France, Great Britain, Russia, and later the United States).
    • The war resulted in significant political, social, and economic upheaval across the globe.

    Causes of World War I

    • Extreme Nationalism: A sense of intense national pride and loyalty, often leading to conflict with other nations. This was characterized by nationalistic expansion and war being considered inevitable. Key forms included revengeful feelings of France, Pan-Germanism, Pan-Slavism, and the Greater Serbia Movement.
    • Rival Military Alliances: A complex web of alliances between European powers created a system where a conflict involving one nation could rapidly escalate to a continental war. This was due to the belief that allies would offer military support.
    • Imperialism and Colonization: Competition for colonies and resources fueled rivalries between European powers, leading to tensions and conflicts. This included conflicts for colonies in Africa and competition for resources in overseas markets.
    • The Arms Race: A period of intense military buildup among European nations, particularly in terms of weaponry. This involved the development and build-up of battleships, submarines, and airplanes.

    Key Events and Turning Points

    • Sarajevo Assassination (1914): The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian nationalist sparked a series of events leading to war. This was the immediate cause of the war.
    • First Balkan War (1912): A conflict involving Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, and the Ottoman Empire. Serbia sought access to the sea but was denied by Austria-Hungary.
    • Second Balkan War (1913): A new conflict among the Balkan states, further escalating regional tensions.
    • The Schlieffen Plan: Germany's plan to quickly defeat France and then turn to Russia
    • Trench Warfare: A significant characteristic of WWI, with soldiers fighting from trenches, resulting in prolonged stalemate battles.
    • Entry of the United States (1917): The US entry into the war significantly shifted the balance of power, contributing to the Allied victory.
    • Armistice (1918): The end of WWI, marking a significant turning point in global history

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