Questions and Answers
What were the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
The Triple Alliance united Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The Triple Entente included France, Russia, and Great Britain.
Why do you think European governments expanded the size of their armed forces?
To protect overseas colonies from other nations
How did the increased size and power of military forces make fighting more likely?
The growing power of Europe's armed forces left all sides ready for war.
What was the crime that led to the start of World War I?
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After Franz Ferdinand was killed, why do you think that Austria-Hungary chose to take the actions it did?
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How might Germany have worked to stop the war from beginning?
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What forces fought in the war's first major battle?
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How did the construction of trenches affect the war in 1914?
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How did World War I differ from previous wars?
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How did the technological developments of World War I affect trench warfare?
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How did civilians help support the war effort?
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How do you think total war affected life on the home front?
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What were the results of the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme?
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Why did the Western Front change very little between 1915 and 1917?
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What happened in the Gallipoli Campaign?
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List the war's events outside of Europe.
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Study Notes
Triple Alliances and Ententes
- Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy united for mutual defense.
- Triple Entente: Comprised France, Russia, and Great Britain, forming a counterbalance to the Triple Alliance.
Military Expansion
- European governments increased military forces to safeguard overseas colonies from rival nations.
Military Power and War Readiness
- The escalation of arms led all nations to be on standby for conflict, heightening the likelihood of war.
Assassination Spark
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife by Gavrilo Princip triggered World War I.
Austria-Hungary's Response
- Austria-Hungary, opposing Serbian growth, leveraged the assassination as justification to retaliate against Serbia.
Germany’s Potential Role
- Germany could have prevented war escalation by not engaging Serbia's allied nations.
First Major Battle
- The initial significant conflict involved German forces clashing with French and British troops.
Impact of Trench Warfare
- Trench warfare significantly increased casualties during 1914, marking a brutal new phase in combat.
War Innovations
- World War I introduced new technologies and warfare methods, involving multiple nations, differing from earlier conflicts.
Technological Developments
- Innovations such as tanks, aircraft, and poison gas led to unprecedented loss of life in trench conditions.
Civilian Contributions
- Civilians supported the war effort by rationing resources, and women entered the workforce in larger numbers.
Home Front Changes
- Total war mobilized civilians, fostering unity and significant shifts in gender roles, contributing to the war effort.
Outcomes of Major Battles
- The Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme resulted in extensive casualties, with minimal territorial changes.
Stalemate on the Western Front
- From 1915 to 1917, little change occurred on the Western Front due to both sides being evenly matched technologically.
Gallipoli Campaign
- The Gallipoli Campaign saw Allies suffering around 200,000 casualties without achieving significant strategic advantages.
Global Conflict Engagements
- Japan captured German territories in China and the Pacific, while British and French forces targeted German colonies in Africa.
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Explore the major alliances that shaped World War I, including the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. This quiz delves into the military expansions and key events, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, that ignited the war. Test your knowledge of the factors leading to the conflict and its early battles.