World War I: Causes and Course
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What was the primary purpose of the alliance system created among the Great Powers in the 1870s?

  • To start a war in Europe
  • To promote imperialism
  • To keep peace in Europe (correct)
  • To colonize Africa and Asia
  • Which of the following was NOT a member of the Triple Alliance in 1915?

  • Germany
  • Austria-Hungary
  • France (correct)
  • Italy
  • What was the name given to the alliance that consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

  • Central Powers
  • Triple Alliance (correct)
  • Triple Entente
  • Allied Powers
  • What was a significant aspect of the European arms race in the early 20th century?

    <p>The rise of a dangerous arms race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the competition for colonies in Africa and Asia among European nations?

    <p>The deepening of rivalry and mistrust among European nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many warships did Germany have by 1914?

    <p>Nearly 100 warships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the alliance that consisted of France, Russia, and Britain?

    <p>Triple Entente</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many trained soldiers did Germany have by 1914?

    <p>Two million trained soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the increased militarism in Germany and Russia during this period?

    <p>An increase in the influence of military establishments on public policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for France's tension with Germany?

    <p>Because France wanted to avenge its defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and regain its lost provinces of Alsace and Lorraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate cause of World War I?

    <p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the plan devised by Count Alfred von Schlieffen?

    <p>The Schlieffen Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Germany plan to attack France through Belgium?

    <p>Because the French defence was weak in the north through Belgium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of the Marne in September 1914?

    <p>The Germans were forced back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason for the increase in tensions leading to World War I?

    <p>The Treaty of Versailles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

    <p>Gavrilo Princip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The First World War: Causes and Course

    • The First World War (1914-18) was an international conflict involving most European nations, Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions.
    • The war was caused by a combination of factors, including mutual defense alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism.

    Root Causes of WW I

    • Mutual Defense Alliances: The creation of military alliances among the Great Powers, such as the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) and the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain), designed to keep peace in Europe but ultimately leading to war.
    • Imperialism: Competition for colonies in Africa and Asia, leading to rivalry and mistrust among European nations.
    • Militarism: An arms race in Europe, particularly in Germany and Britain, and the growing influence of the military on public policy, contributing to the outbreak of war.
    • Nationalism: Tensions between France and Germany over Alsace and Lorraine, and struggles for independence in the Balkans.

    Immediate Cause: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914, triggered the war.

    Course of WW I

    • Austria-Hungary's Ultimatum: Austria-Hungary sent a warlike ultimatum to Serbia on July 23, 1914, which Serbia partially accepted, leading to Austria-Hungary declaring war on July 28, 1914.
    • European War: Most of Europe was at war within a week, with Germany following the Schlieffen Plan to attack France through Belgium and occupy Paris before turning to face Russia.
    • Battle of the Marne: The Germans' attack was forced back at the Battle of the Marne in September 1914.

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    Learn about the international conflict that involved most European nations and other regions, and its root causes including mutual defense alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism.

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