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What was the main cause of the crisis that led to World War I?
What was the main cause of the crisis that led to World War I?
Which country did Russia back during the start of World War I?
Which country did Russia back during the start of World War I?
What was Britain occupied with during the summer of 1914?
What was Britain occupied with during the summer of 1914?
Which country did Britain declare war on due to its war plans?
Which country did Britain declare war on due to its war plans?
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When was the last time Britain fought a war on the continent before World War I?
When was the last time Britain fought a war on the continent before World War I?
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What was the significance of the First World War?
What was the significance of the First World War?
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Which country threatened Britain's naval dominance and sense of supremacy?
Which country threatened Britain's naval dominance and sense of supremacy?
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What was the trigger for the start of World War I?
What was the trigger for the start of World War I?
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What type of war did World War I become?
What type of war did World War I become?
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What was the main reason for tensions between Germany, France, and Russia?
What was the main reason for tensions between Germany, France, and Russia?
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Study Notes
- Europe was in crisis in the summer of 1914.
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, leading to mobilization of armies.
- Britain had not fought a war on the continent since Waterloo in 1815.
- Britain was occupied with internal affairs, including demands for greater freedom from the empire.
- Germany threatened Britain's naval dominance and sense of supremacy.
- Tensions rose between Germany, France, and Russia.
- The crisis that led to war came in the Balkans, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.
- Russia backed Serbia, and France joined the war on Russia's side.
- Britain agonized over whether to support Russia and France, but ultimately declared war on Germany due to its war plans.
- The First World War became a total war, shaping Europe and the world in the 20th century.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the events that led to the outbreak of the First World War in Europe. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the declaration of war, this quiz will challenge you to remember the key players, motives, and tensions that shaped one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Keywords: Europe, crisis, assassination, mobilization, war, dominance, tensions, Balkans, total war.
