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Which country was ruled by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck during World War I?
Who forced Chancellor Otto von Bismarck to resign in 1890?
What was the name of the alliance formed by France, Britain, and Russia to protect themselves against the Central Powers?
What was the immediate cause of World War I?
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Which country declared war on Serbia in July of 1914, pulling the rest of Europe into the war?
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What were the four long-term main causes of World War I?
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What was the name of the German plan for victory in World War I?
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Which battle saw the first use of tanks in World War I?
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What event prompted the United States to join World War I?
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Why did Russia exit World War I?
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Which event is considered the official start of the First World War?
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What were the long-term causes of the First World War?
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What was the significance of the industrial revolution in relation to the First World War?
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What was the impact of imperialism on the tensions between European nations?
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What is nationalism?
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Which region did Germany take from France during the Franco-Prussian War?
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Who formed the Triple Alliance against France?
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What was the significance of the Triple Alliance in relation to the outbreak of World War I?
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Why was World War I referred to as The Great War?
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What were some of the new weapons of war developed during the industrial revolution?
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What was the purpose of seaplanes during World War I?
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What was the effect of the new weapons on World War I?
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What was the purpose of zeppelins during World War I?
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What was the impact of mustard gas during World War I?
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What was the role of submarines in World War I?
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What was the impact of mortars during World War I?
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What was the purpose of airplanes during World War I?
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What was the impact of tanks during World War I?
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What was the purpose of flamethrowers during World War I?
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What was the impact of poison gas during World War I?
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Study Notes
Key Historical Figures and Alliances
- Germany was ruled by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck prior to World War I.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II forced Otto von Bismarck to resign in 1890.
- The Triple Entente, formed by France, Britain, and Russia, aimed to counterbalance the Central Powers.
Causes of World War I
- The immediate cause of World War I was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in July 1914, triggering a cascade of alliances that pulled Europe into the conflict.
- Four long-term causes of World War I include militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
Military Strategies and Innovations
- The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's strategy for quick victory in World War I.
- The Battle of the Somme saw the first use of tanks in warfare.
Involvement of the United States
- The sinking of the Lusitania and other provocations prompted the United States to join World War I.
Russia's Withdrawal
- Russia exited World War I due to internal revolution and the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
War Outbreak and Significance
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is considered the official start of World War I.
- Long-term causes included rising nationalism, militaristic strategies, complex alliances, and aggressive imperialism.
Impact of the Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution significantly advanced military technology, leading to new weapons of war.
- New weapons included machine guns, artillery, tanks, and chemical weapons such as mustard gas, all contributing to unprecedented wartime carnage.
Role of New Technologies
- Seaplanes were utilized for reconnaissance and bombing.
- Zeppelins served primarily for reconnaissance and bombing missions.
- Submarines, particularly German U-boats, targeted enemy shipping and blockaded supplies.
Effects of Warfare Innovations
- Mortars provided powerful indirect fire capabilities, changing the nature of trench warfare.
- Airplanes were used for reconnaissance and later for air combat and bombing runs.
- Tanks broke the stalemate of trench warfare and could cross difficult terrain.
- Flamethrowers introduced a new level of horror and effectiveness in close combat.
- Poison gas caused significant psychological and physical effects on soldiers, leading to its eventual restriction under international law.
Nationalism and Imperialistic Tensions
- Nationalism fueled rivalries and competition among European nations, contributing to the outbreak of war.
- Germany annexed Alsace-Lorraine from France after the Franco-Prussian War, exacerbating tensions between the two nations.
- The Triple Alliance, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, created a counterbalance to the Triple Entente, setting the stage for larger conflict during World War I.
Terminology
- World War I was referred to as The Great War due to its scale and the extensive mobilization of nations involved.
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