World War I: Study Guide. When did the war start and end? How was Europe different at the start of the war than it is today? What is an empire? In terms of countries, what is an al... World War I: Study Guide. When did the war start and end? How was Europe different at the start of the war than it is today? What is an empire? In terms of countries, what is an ally? In the leadup to the war, why were allies important? What are some different names for WWI? What was the specific act that set WWI in motion? Who were the Central Powers? Who were the allies? What is imperialism? What is militarism? What is nationalism? Be comfortable writing an answer arguing which one was the main cause for the war. What were the two fronts in the war? On which front did the Germans attack France, which battle ground the war to a halt? How was the war fought? What happened on the Eastern Front? Who were the Bolsheviks? What happened during the Russian Revolution? What year did the Americans enter the war? Know the 5 reasons why the United States entered the war. What were the 14 points not each individual point-in general? What was the treaty that ended the war?
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The question is a study guide related to World War I, asking about various aspects of the war, including its causes, major events, and political changes in Europe. It seeks to analyze and summarize the impact of the war and its aftermath.
Answer
World War I lasted from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918.
World War I began on July 28, 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and ended on November 11, 1918. The war introduced trench warfare and new technologies like poison gas. It involved multiple fronts and was marked by significant geopolitical changes.
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World War I began on July 28, 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and ended on November 11, 1918. The war introduced trench warfare and new technologies like poison gas. It involved multiple fronts and was marked by significant geopolitical changes.
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World War I dramatically reshaped Europe, leading to the fall of empires like the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires, setting the stage for World War II. It was characterized by the use of trench warfare and resulted in a massive loss of life and redefined global politics.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the year the war started with when the United States entered the war. Ensure you differentiate between the overall timeline of the war and the specific events involving different countries.
Sources
- World War I: Summary, Causes & Facts | HISTORY - history.com
- World War I | History, Summary, Causes, Combatants ... - Britannica - britannica.com
- Six Causes of World War I | Norwich University - Online - online.norwich.edu
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