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First World War and Russian Revolution — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
First World War and Russian Revolution revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Western European Colonialism in Asia and Africa
- Western European countries expanded their empires to Asia and Africa for economic gain
- Spain initially dominated colonization, controlling Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal
- Competition between European nations for colonies led to economic, social, and cultural destruction of Asian-African countries
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Causes of the First World War
- Frankfurt Treaty (1871) - France had to pay war fine and give Alsace-Lorraine to Germany, creating lasting resentment
- Economic competition between Germany and England for Asian-African markets
- Militarism - European nations expanded military power, introduced compulsory military training
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Course and Events of World War I
- War began on August 1, 1914, when Austria declared war on Serbia
- 24 nations supported Allied Powers, 4 nations supported Central Powers
- Germany initially successful, destroyed French army and used submarine warfare
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Effects of World War I
- Human casualties: 6.5 crore participated, 1 crore died, 2 crore injured, 70 lakh permanently disabled
- Additional deaths from starvation, diseases, and epidemics
- Enormous economic cost and destruction
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European powers like BritainSix main factors caused the warThe war began with Austria's declarationThe peace treaty signed with GermanyThe revolution that ended 300 years
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