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Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914?
Nationalism can both unify a nation and cause intense competition among nations.
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What was the policy of glorifying military power and keeping a large standing army prepared for war called?
militarism
During World War I, the area between the trenches was known as _______.
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Which battles are considered as examples of senseless slaughter during World War I?
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What new secret weapon was deployed by the British during the Battle of the Somme?
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World War I was known as the First World War because of its global involvement.
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Mechanized warfare in World War I involved the use of advanced ______.
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Match the following components with mechanized warfare in World War I:
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Study Notes
The Great War (1914-1918)
Trigger and Causes of the Great War
- June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife visited Sarajevo in Bosnia, where they were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip.
- The event triggered a series of reactions that led to the outbreak of World War I.
- The Austrian emperor, infuriated by the assassination, blamed the Serbian government and consulted with Wilhelm II of Germany.
- Austria declared war on Serbia, leading Russia to mobilize its army in support of Serbia, and Germany declared war on Russia and France.
Causes of the Great War
- Nationalism: A growing sense of nationalism in Europe led to intense competition among nations, with each seeking to overpower the other.
- Imperialism: The quest for colonies and overseas empires pushed European nations to the brink of war.
- Militarism: The buildup of military power and the glorification of military force contributed to the outbreak of war.
- Alliances: The complex system of alliances between European nations, including the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance, made war almost inevitable.
Course of Events of the Great War
- 1914: Germany invaded Belgium, leading Britain to declare war on Germany.
- 1916: Battles of Verdun and the Somme, with heavy casualties on both sides.
- 1917: The United States entered the war after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
- 1918: Germany launched a final offensive on the Western Front, but was repelled by the Allies.
Characteristics of the Great War
- World War: The war involved many countries from different parts of the world.
- Modern War: The war saw the introduction of new technologies, including tanks, airplanes, and poison gas.
- Total War: The war required total mobilization of resources, leading to the involvement of civilians in the war effort.
- Egalitarianism: The war laid the basis for an egalitarian society, as everyone in the trenches was equal.
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This quiz covers the events leading up to World War I, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the nationalism that fueled the conflict.
