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Which event was the trigger for WW1?

The Moroccan Crisis

The Bosnian Crisis

The growing European divide

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife (correct)

What were two new weapons or technogoloies invented in WWI? Please give its name, explain what they were, and how it contributed to the war.

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Describe 2 key events leading to the Russian Revolution.

What role did Vladimir Lenin play in the Russian Revolution?

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What is imperialism?

The takeover of new lands or countries Signup and view all the answers

What is militarism?

The high profile of army and military forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the Von Schlieffen Plan?

A plan of action that involved attacking France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis?

Conferences and backing down Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries were rivals with Germany for new markets due to imperialism?

France and Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the Black Hand?

A Serbian terrorist group Signup and view all the answers

Which countries had signed alliances with each other before WW1?

Germany and Austria-Hungary Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Nationalism?

To support one's country Signup and view all the answers

What was Karl Marx's theory of communism and how did it influence the Bolsheviks in Russia?

Karl Marx believed that the workers should rebel and take power away from the rich, and that nothing should be privately owned. The Bolsheviks believed in Marx's theory and wanted to overthrow the royal family to introduce communism. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were allies and obligated to declare war if their ally did?

Britain, France, and Russia Signup and view all the answers

Which country did Austria-Hungary attack in the first month of combat?

Serbia Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the fronts in the east following the Battle of the Marne?

They became entrenched Signup and view all the answers

What dominated the middle part of the war in the east?

Trench warfare Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why American businessmen supported the 'Preparedness Movement' and the US intervention in World War I?

To ensure the repayment of loans and bond purchases made by US businessmen to the Allied forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the sinking of the Lusitania on American public opinion?

It increased anti-German sentiment in America Signup and view all the answers

What was the Zimmermann Telegram about?

It was a secret alliance between Germany and Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sussex Pledge?

A pledge by Germany to stop attacking passenger ships without warning Signup and view all the answers

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that were harsh towards Germany?

Germany had to pay massive reparations for the losses suffered by the Allies Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany's citizens?

They felt humiliated and resentful Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

Vladimir Lenin Signup and view all the answers

What theory did Karl Marx propose and what did it advocate for?

Socialism, advocating for common ownership Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the parliament that Nicholas II was forced to accept in 1905?

Duma Signup and view all the answers

Who was left in charge of Russia while Nicholas II was fighting in World War I?

Alexandra Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the treaty that took Russia out of World War I?

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the group of people who opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

Whites Signup and view all the answers

What were the five main causes of WWI, and how did they contribute to the outbreak of war?

The four main causes of WW1 were alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism. Alliances led to countries being obligated to declare war if their ally did, while imperialism created rivalry for new markets. Militarism led to an arms race and fierce competition, and nationalism led to strong support for one's country and reunification of Germany and Italy. These causes contributed to the outbreak of war by creating tension and rivalries between countries, and making it more likely for conflicts to escalate into a world war. Signup and view all the answers

What were the five reasons that led to the United States joining World War I, and how did each reason contribute to the decision?

The five reasons that led to the United States joining World War I were: 1) German atrocities in Belgium, which outraged Americans and left a strong anti-German sentiment; 2) Economic interests, as American businessmen were invested in the Allied victory and had funded British and French war efforts; 3) The sinking of the Lusitania, which killed 128 Americans and increased anti-German sentiment; 4) Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, which violated diplomatic relations and led to the Sussex Pledge being broken; and 5) The Zimmermann Telegram, which suggested that Mexico declare war on the US if the US declared war on Germany. Each reason contributed to the decision by creating a strong anti-German sentiment among Americans, increasing economic incentives to intervene, and violating diplomatic relations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Stalin's emergency measures in Soviet Russia in 1928?

To stop speculation by rich peasants and traders Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to well-to-do peasants in Soviet Russia?

Kulaks Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Stalin's decision to collectivize farms in Soviet Russia?

To establish state-controlled large farms Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for peasants who resisted collectivization in Soviet Russia?

They were exiled to Siberia Signup and view all the answers

What was Holodomor in Soviet Russia?

A devastating famine caused by bad harvests Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Stalin's collectivization program in Soviet Russia?

To eliminate kulaks and establish state-controlled large farms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes of WW1: A Comprehensive Discussion

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife was the trigger for WW1, but the actual causes are more complicated.
Alliances were signed between countries, making them allies and obligated to declare war if their ally did.
Imperialism, the takeover of new lands or countries, led to rivalry between Britain and France against Germany for new markets.
Militarism, the high profile of army and military forces, led to an arms race and fierce competition between France, Germany, and Britain.
Nationalism, the strong support for one's country, led to the reunification of Italy and Germany, and France's anger at losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany.
The Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis caused tension between countries, with war narrowly avoided through conferences and backing down.
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austro-Hungarian empire, by Serbian terrorist group, The Black Hand, was a result of his unpopularity and desire for change.
Seven young men trained in bomb-throwing and marksmanship were stationed along the route of Franz Ferdinand's car, with the third terrorist throwing a grenade that injured attendants but not the Archduke.
After lunch, the Archduke insisted on visiting the injured attendants in the hospital, but the driver took a wrong turn and stopped the car, allowing Gavrilo Princip to step forward and fire two shots, killing the Archduke and his wife.
The German, Von Schlieffen, had a plan of action that involved attacking France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany.
The growing European divide had led to an arms race, and the armies of both France and Germany had more than doubled between 1870 and 1914.
The Congress of Vienna, held after Napoleon's exile to Elba, aimed to sort out problems in Europe, leaving Germany and Italy as divided states and causing strong nationalist elements.

Causes of WW1: A Comprehensive Discussion

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife was the trigger for WW1, but the actual causes are more complicated.
Alliances were signed between countries, making them allies and obligated to declare war if their ally did.
Imperialism, the takeover of new lands or countries, led to rivalry between Britain and France against Germany for new markets.
Militarism, the high profile of army and military forces, led to an arms race and fierce competition between France, Germany, and Britain.
Nationalism, the strong support for one's country, led to the reunification of Italy and Germany, and France's anger at losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany.
The Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis caused tension between countries, with war narrowly avoided through conferences and backing down.
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austro-Hungarian empire, by Serbian terrorist group, The Black Hand, was a result of his unpopularity and desire for change.
Seven young men trained in bomb-throwing and marksmanship were stationed along the route of Franz Ferdinand's car, with the third terrorist throwing a grenade that injured attendants but not the Archduke.
After lunch, the Archduke insisted on visiting the injured attendants in the hospital, but the driver took a wrong turn and stopped the car, allowing Gavrilo Princip to step forward and fire two shots, killing the Archduke and his wife.
The German, Von Schlieffen, had a plan of action that involved attacking France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany.
The growing European divide had led to an arms race, and the armies of both France and Germany had more than doubled between 1870 and 1914.
The Congress of Vienna, held after Napoleon's exile to Elba, aimed to sort out problems in Europe, leaving Germany and Italy as divided states and causing strong nationalist elements.

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Do you know what really led to the outbreak of World War I? Test your knowledge with our comprehensive quiz on the causes of WW1. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the arms race and nationalism, this quiz covers all the important factors that contributed to the start of the Great War. See how much you really know about this pivotal moment in history and discover some lesser-known details along the way. Take the quiz now and put your knowledge to the test!

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Questions and Answers

Which event was the trigger for WW1?

What were two new weapons or technogoloies invented in WWI? Please give its name, explain what they were, and how it contributed to the war.

Describe 2 key events leading to the Russian Revolution.

What role did Vladimir Lenin play in the Russian Revolution?

What is imperialism?

What is militarism?

What was the Von Schlieffen Plan?

What was the result of the Moroccan Crisis and Bosnian Crisis?

Which two countries were rivals with Germany for new markets due to imperialism?

What was the Black Hand?

Which countries had signed alliances with each other before WW1?

What was the purpose of Nationalism?

What was Karl Marx's theory of communism and how did it influence the Bolsheviks in Russia?

Which countries were allies and obligated to declare war if their ally did?

Which country did Austria-Hungary attack in the first month of combat?

What happened to the fronts in the east following the Battle of the Marne?

What dominated the middle part of the war in the east?

What was the main reason why American businessmen supported the 'Preparedness Movement' and the US intervention in World War I?

What was the impact of the sinking of the Lusitania on American public opinion?

What was the Zimmermann Telegram about?

What was the Sussex Pledge?

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that were harsh towards Germany?

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany's citizens?

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

What theory did Karl Marx propose and what did it advocate for?

What was the name of the parliament that Nicholas II was forced to accept in 1905?

Who was left in charge of Russia while Nicholas II was fighting in World War I?

What was the name of the treaty that took Russia out of World War I?

What was the name of the group of people who opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

What were the five main causes of WWI, and how did they contribute to the outbreak of war?

What were the five reasons that led to the United States joining World War I, and how did each reason contribute to the decision?

What was the reason behind Stalin's emergency measures in Soviet Russia in 1928?

What was the name given to well-to-do peasants in Soviet Russia?

What was the main reason behind Stalin's decision to collectivize farms in Soviet Russia?

What was the consequence for peasants who resisted collectivization in Soviet Russia?

What was Holodomor in Soviet Russia?

What was the purpose of Stalin's collectivization program in Soviet Russia?

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