The First World War (1914-18) — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics
Summary of The First World War (1914-18) for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 10 History & Civics syllabus.
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The First World War began in 1914 and soon spread across the world. It was fought on land, in the air, on the sea, and under the sea. It was different from earlier wars because new weapons and methods were used, including poison gas and tanks. The war caused huge destruction, changed the political m
Key Concepts
After France was defeated in
After France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, Bismarck tried to keep France isolated. He formed a Dual Alliance with Austria in 1879,
European powers began collecting more weapons
European powers began collecting more weapons and building stronger armies and navies in the name of self-defence. Germany expanded its naval power, w
Aggressive nationalism meant love for one’s
Aggressive nationalism meant love for one’s own country and hatred for other countries. France wanted Alsace and Lorraine back, Italy wanted Trentino
Imperialism was a system in
Imperialism was a system in which a powerful nation controlled another country through political pressure, annexation, or war. The colonies were used
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was murdered
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was murdered in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. The assassination was organised by the Black Hand, a secret society of extremist
Learning Objectives
- Understand the main causes of the First World War
- Explain how Europe was divided into hostile groups before the war
- Describe the immediate cause of the war and the Sarajevo crisis
- Identify the major events of the war on different fronts
- Recall the role of the USA, Russia, Turkey, and Germany in the war
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