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First World War and Russian Revolution

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Topics in First World War and Russian Revolution

1

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
2

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
3

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

Key Concepts

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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