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What were the three main aims of the Allies' naval strategy during the war?
To blockade the Central Powers, keep trade routes open for themselves, and transport British troops.
What significant battle in 1914 showcased the British Navy's effectiveness against the Germans?
The Battle of the Falkland Islands.
How did the Allied blockade affect trade routes in neutral countries?
It involved stopping and searching neutral ships to prevent the Germans from using their ports.
What retaliatory tactics did the Germans employ in response to the blockade?
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What incident in April 1915 heightened tensions between the USA and Germany?
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Why did the sinking of the Lusitania have important political repercussions?
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What challenges did the Germans face with their U-boat blockade?
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What was the primary goal of the Allied blockade in relation to the Central Powers?
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What did Lord Kitchener predict about the duration of the war?
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Name two countries that joined the Allied powers during the war.
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What was one significant consequence of the competing war aims of the main countries involved?
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In what two theaters of conflict did the war primarily spread beyond Europe?
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Why were the German forces motivated to take territory from Poland and Belgium?
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What were the challenges faced by the Allies once the stalemate occurred on the western front?
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What was the French aim regarding Alsace-Lorraine during the war?
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Which country joined the Central Powers in November 1914?
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What was the commonly held belief about the impact of World War I on the male population known as the 'lost generation'?
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How did military historian Dan Todman characterize the public perception of World War I over time?
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What significant political change occurred in Germany following World War I?
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What happened to the Habsburg Empire at the end of World War I?
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What were the outcomes of the revolutions that occurred in Russia in 1917?
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How did World War I impact Italy politically and economically?
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Which countries outside of Europe benefited economically from the focus of European nations on World War I?
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What assertion did Dan Todman make regarding General Haig's strategy during World War I?
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What territories did Austria lose to Czechoslovakia as per the Treaty of St Germain?
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Which territories were assigned to Serbia following the Treaty of St Germain?
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What political situation delayed the signing of the Treaty of Trianon?
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What territories were given to Czechoslovakia from Hungary as a result of the Treaty of Trianon?
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How did the treaties relate to the spirit of self-determination in Europe?
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What economic consequences did the Treaty of St Germain have on Austria?
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What justification did the Allies give for retaining German populations in Czechoslovakia and Poland?
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What was the reduction in Hungary's population after the Treaty of Trianon?
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What economic impact did the introduction of tariffs by new states have on the Danube area?
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What territories did Turkey lose according to the Treaty of Sevres?
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What was the reaction of Mustafa Kemal to the Treaty of Sevres?
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What was the significant outcome of the Treaty of Lausanne for Turkey?
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How did the Treaty of Sevres affect the Arab populations in the mandates?
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What territorial losses did Bulgaria face due to the Treaty of Neuilly?
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What was the role of T.E. Lawrence during the Arab struggle against the Turks?
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What concerns arose regarding the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine?
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