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The First World War (1914-18)

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Card 1Nature of the war

What made the First World War different from earlier wars?

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The First World War was fought on a worldwide scale and affected many countries deeply. It was fought on land, in the air, on the sea, and under the sea. New methods of destruction and defence were us

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What does aggressive nationalism mean?

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Aggressive nationalism meant love for one's own country and hatred for other countries. It created rivalry among nations because each country tried to promote only its own interests. This strong feeli

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Why was the division of Europe into two hostile groups an important cause of the First World War?

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Europe was divided into two rival blocs. Germany, Austria, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance, while France, Russia, and Britain formed the Triple Entente. This made countries suspicious of one anot

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What was the Dual Alliance?

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The Dual Alliance was an alliance formed by Bismarck with Austria in 1879. Its purpose was to strengthen Germany's position and keep France isolated diplomatically. It was an important step before the

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What was the Triple Alliance?

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The Triple Alliance was the alliance of Germany, Austria, and Italy formed in 1882. It was one of the two main hostile groups in Europe before the First World War. This alliance increased rivalry with

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What was the Triple Entente?

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The Triple Entente was the alliance of France, Russia, and Britain formed in 1907. It was a reply to the Triple Alliance and helped divide Europe into two hostile groups. This division added to fear a

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Why was Bismarck important in the years before the war?

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Bismarck kept France isolated after 1871 and prevented it from making friendly relations with other European countries. He formed a Dual Alliance with Austria in 1879. After he lost power in 1890, Fra

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Why was Kaiser Wilhelm II important in the growth of tension in Europe?

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Kaiser Wilhelm II was the new emperor of Germany. He wanted Germany to become the world leader. After Bismarck's resignation, he could not stop France from forming an alliance with Russia. His policy

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