World War I Origins

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How many people did France mobilize during the war?

  • Over 1 million
  • Around 2.7 million
  • Less than 500,000
  • Nearly 800,000 (correct)

What was a significant military innovation used by Germany?

  • Aerial bombardments (correct)
  • Submarine warfare
  • Toxic gases
  • All of the above

What event led to Russia signing a ceasefire with the Central Empires?

  • A revolution (correct)
  • Economic sanctions
  • A commercial blockade
  • A military defeat

What was the outcome of Germany's concentration of troops on the west?

<p>A temporary breakthrough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

<p>Germany was forced to accept heavy compensation and territorial losses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871?

<p>The Franco-German war between the French Empire and the Confederation of North Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Germany's invasion of Luxembourg and Belgium?

<p>The French, British, and Belgian armies were forced to retreat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country declared war on Austria-Hungary in 1915?

<p>Italy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the war in Africa?

<p>France, Britain, and Belgium were able to capture German colonies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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World War I Origins

  • The Franco-German war between the French Empire and the Confederation of North Germany led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871.
  • Alsace and Moselle were annexed to the German Empire, leading to frustration from the French side.

The Rise of Germany

  • Germany advanced its industry and economy, and formed alliances with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy.
  • Germany began colonizing African territories, leading to the formation of the Triple Alliance.
  • The British Empire feared the rise of the German army and navy, and formed alliances with France and Russia, creating the Triple Entente.

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

  • A young Serbian nationalist from Bosnia murdered the heir to the throne of Austria and his wife in Sarajevo on June 29, 1914.
  • Austria-Hungary accused Serbia of organizing the attack and declared war, leading to a spread of conflict between the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance.

The War Begins

  • Germany invaded Luxembourg and Belgium, violating their neutrality, and the French, British, and Belgian armies were forced to retreat.
  • The German army turned away from Paris to surround the French army, but were attacked on the flanks and forced to retreat.

The Stalemate and New Fronts

  • The war frontlines stabilized, with 700 km of trenches stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland.
  • Germany sent troops to the east to fight against a Russian offensive, and the Ottoman Empire decided to support Germany.
  • New fronts opened in the Caucasus, Sinai, and Kuwait, with Britain supporting an Arab rebellion against the Ottoman Empire.

Global Involvement

  • Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary, and Japan went to war against Germany, seizing its colonies in the Pacific and China.
  • French, British, and Belgian forces stormed German colonies in Africa.
  • Many people from colonized territories were enlisted in European armies, with France mobilizing nearly 800,000 people and the British Empire enlisting 2.7 million men.

Military Innovations

  • Germany became the first to organize aerial bombardments, and the air force was used for tracking and reconnaissance, with the first aerial battles.
  • Germany launched submarine wars in British territorial waters, sinking ships.
  • Both sides used toxic gases, causing many casualties.

The Turning Point and the End of the War

  • The United States of America entered the war alongside the Allies after suffering from the commercial blockade in the Atlantic.
  • Russia suffered over 1.7 million military casualties, and a revolution led to the signing of a ceasefire with the Central Empires.
  • Germany concentrated its troops on the west and succeeded in a breakthrough, but the French army counterattacked and disintegrated German defenses.
  • The German army retreated, and the Allies led on all fronts, leading to the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.

The Aftermath

  • The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, with Germany and its allies held solely responsible for war damages.
  • Germany was forced to accept all demands of the victors, pay heavy compensation, and cede roughly 15 percent of its territory to France, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland.
  • The humiliation imposed upon Germany left it with a desire for revenge.

World War I Origins

  • Franco-German war led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871, causing France to lose Alsace and Moselle.
  • The annexation of Alsace and Moselle led to frustration from the French side.

The Rise of Germany

  • Germany advanced its industry and economy, forming alliances with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy.
  • Germany's colonization of African territories led to the formation of the Triple Alliance.
  • Britain feared Germany's rising army and navy, forming alliances with France and Russia, creating the Triple Entente.

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

  • On June 29, 1914, a young Serbian nationalist from Bosnia killed the heir to the throne of Austria and his wife in Sarajevo.
  • Austria-Hungary accused Serbia of organizing the attack and declared war.

The War Begins

  • Germany invaded Luxembourg and Belgium, violating their neutrality, leading to a retreat of French, British, and Belgian armies.
  • Germany's army turned away from Paris to surround the French army, but was attacked on the flanks and forced to retreat.

The Stalemate and New Fronts

  • The war frontlines stabilized, with 700 km of trenches stretching from the North Sea to Switzerland.
  • Germany sent troops to the east to fight against a Russian offensive, and the Ottoman Empire supported Germany.
  • New fronts opened in the Caucasus, Sinai, and Kuwait, with Britain supporting an Arab rebellion against the Ottoman Empire.

Global Involvement

  • Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary, and Japan went to war against Germany, seizing its colonies in the Pacific and China.
  • French, British, and Belgian forces stormed German colonies in Africa.
  • Over 800,000 people from colonized territories were enlisted in European armies, including nearly 800,000 in France and 2.7 million in the British Empire.

Military Innovations

  • Germany organized the first aerial bombardments, and air forces were used for tracking and reconnaissance.
  • Germany launched submarine wars in British territorial waters, sinking ships.
  • Both sides used toxic gases, causing many casualties.

The Turning Point and the End of the War

  • The United States entered the war alongside the Allies after suffering from the commercial blockade in the Atlantic.
  • Russia suffered over 1.7 million military casualties, leading to a revolution and a ceasefire with the Central Empires.
  • Germany concentrated its troops on the west and succeeded in a breakthrough, but the French army counterattacked and disintegrated German defenses.
  • The German army retreated, and the Allies led on all fronts, leading to the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.

The Aftermath

  • The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, holding Germany and its allies solely responsible for war damages.
  • Germany was forced to accept all demands of the victors, pay heavy compensation, and cede roughly 15 percent of its territory to France, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland.
  • The Treaty of Versailles left Germany with a desire for revenge.

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