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The First World War (1914-18) — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Key Events Leading to and During World War I

Key Events Leading to and During World War I

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  • 1879
    • Dual Alliance Germany Austria
  • 1882
    • Triple Alliance formed
  • 1907
    • Triple Entente established
  • 1914
    • June 28 Archduke assassination
  • 1914
    • July 28 War begins
  • 1914
    • September Battle of Marne
  • 1915
    • May Lusitania sinking
  • 1916
    • Battles of Verdun and Somme
  • 1917
    • April USA enters war
  • 1917
    • Russian Revolution begins
  • 1918
    • March Russia exits war
  • 1918
    • November Armistice signed
  • 1919
    • June Treaty of Versailles
  • 1920
    • League of Nations formed

First World War Overview

First World War Overview

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  • First World War 1914-18
    • Causes
      • Division of Europe
        • Triple Alliance
        • Triple Entente
      • Armament Race
      • Militant Nationalism
      • Sarajevo Crisis
        • Assassination
        • June 28 1914
    • Major Events
      • Western Front
        • Battle of Marne
        • Trench Warfare
      • Eastern Front
        • Germany vs Russia
      • USA Entry 1917
      • Russia Quits 1917
    • Consequences
      • Treaty of Versailles
        • War Guilt
        • Territory Loss
        • Military Restrictions
      • New Nations
      • League of Nations
      • Rise of USA

Timeline of World War I Major Events

Timeline of World War I Major Events

The map in words

  • 1914
    • Assassination at Sarajevo
    • War declared
    • Battle of Marne
  • 1915
    • Lusitania sinking
  • 1916
    • Battle of Verdun
    • Battle of Somme
  • 1917
    • USA enters war
    • Russian Revolution
    • Russia quits war
  • 1918
    • Germany surrenders
    • Armistice signed
  • 1919
    • Treaty of Versailles
  • 1920
    • League of Nations formed

The First World War was a global conflict caused by rival alliances, arms race, aggressive nationalism, and the Sarajevo crisis, and its results reshaped Europe and the world through peace treaties and the League of Nations.

The First World War was a global conflict caused by rival alliances, arms race, aggressive nationalism, and the Sarajevo crisis, and its results reshaped Europe and the world through peace treaties and the League of Nations.

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  • The First World War was a global conflict caused by rival alliances, arms race, aggressive nationalism, and the Sarajevo crisis, and its results reshaped Europe and the world through peace treaties and the League of Nations.
    • Causes of the war
    • Division of Europe into hostile groups
    • Armament race
    • Militant nationalism
    • Imperialism
    • Sarajevo crisis
    • War alliances
    • Major war fronts and events

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The First World War (1914-18) for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The First World War (1914-18) include Nature and Character of the War, Causes of the First World War, Immediate Cause: Sarajevo Crisis, Main War Fronts and Major Events. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for The First World War (1914-18) show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The First World War (1914-18) connect: Key Events Leading to and During World War I; First World War Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The First World War (1914-18) for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The First World War (1914-18). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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