World War 1: Causes, Alliances and Treaty of Versailles

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Which event is considered a short-term cause of World War I?

  • The formation of new countries
  • The assassination of a key figure (correct)
  • The development of trench warfare
  • The creation of war memorials

What was a key component of the Treaty of Versailles?

  • Establishing new alliances
  • Addressing demands after the war (correct)
  • Discussing punishments for conscientious objectors
  • Determining features of trenches constructed

Which of the following directly relates to the experiences of conscientious objectors during World War I?

  • Their contribution to new alliances
  • The types of punishments they faced (correct)
  • Their role in important battles
  • Their involvement in long-term causes

How did World War I impact the geopolitical landscape of Europe?

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Which of these was a defining physical characteristic of warfare during World War I?

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What aspect of World War I is MOST LIKELY explored when studying the 'purpose' behind the conflict?

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How did the role of women evolve during World War I?

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What characterized the alliances formed during World War I?

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What is the significance of studying 'important battles' of World War I?

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What was the role of 'armistice' during the period of World War I?

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Flashcards

WW1 dates?

World War 1, which took place from 1914 to 1918.

Alliances

Agreements between nations to support each other in case of attack.

Treaty of Versailles.

The treaty signed at the end of WW1.

Armistice

A formal agreement by opposing parties to stop fighting.

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Conscientious Objectors

Individuals who refuse to participate in war due to moral or religious beliefs.

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Parapet

Raised mound of earth to defend trenches.

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Duckboard

Narrow board placed along the bottom of a trench.

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The Big Three

Germany, France, and the UK.

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Short Term Cause of WW1

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Important Battles.

Significant armed conflicts during World War I.

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Study Notes

  • World War 1 occured 1914-1918

Causes of WW1

  • Long Term causes existed
  • Short Term causes existed
  • The assasination had short term impacts
  • Consisted of the when, where, and who

Alliances

  • Triple Alliance (T-A) was present
  • Triple Entente (T-E) was also a factor

Military Aspects

  • Weapons were used in WW1
  • Important battles took place
  • The role of women was impacted
  • Features of the trenches were present
  • Parapets
  • Duckboards

Conscientious Objectors

  • They existed in WW1
  • Types of objectors
  • Punishments were handed out

Post-War

  • Demands were made
  • Armistice was signed
  • The Treaty of Versailles formed
  • "Big three" powers were involved
  • Woodrow Wilson (WW)
  • David Lloyd George (DLG)
  • Georges Clemenceau (GC)
  • 9 new countries were formed
  • War memorials were created
  • Consisted of different types and served various purposes

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