The First World War (1914-18)
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See them allWhat were the two major hostile groups that Europe was divided into before the First World War?
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Europe was divided into two hostile groups: the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in 1882) and the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain formed in 1907). Later, Japan j…
Define Imperialism and explain its role in causing the First World War.
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Imperialism is a system by which a powerful nation establishes control over another country through political pressure, infiltration, annexation, or wars. The conquered country becomes a colony, gover…
What was the immediate cause of the First World War?
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The immediate cause was the assassination of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia on June 28, 1914. The assassination was organized by a secret Serbian society called the 'Black Han…
Explain the concept of Aggressive Nationalism in the context of pre-WWI Europe.
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Aggressive Nationalism was extreme patriotism that involved love for one's own country combined with hatred for others. In 19th century Europe, it became competitive and militant. Examples include Fra…
What was the Armament Race and how did it contribute to WWI?
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The Armament Race was the competition between European nations to build up their military forces and weapons in the name of self-defense. When one country increased armaments, others felt compelled to…
Who were 'The Allies' and 'The Central Powers' in WWI?
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The Allies included Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Japan, Italy, and the USA (joined in 1917). The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Bulgaria. Th…
What was the significance of the Battle of Marne in September 1914?
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The Battle of Marne was a turning point of WWI on the Western Front. French and British armies attacked German forces and pushed them back to the River Aisne, where Germans dug trenches. This battle w…
Why did the USA enter the First World War and when?
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The USA entered WWI on April 6, 1917. The immediate trigger was the sinking of the RMS Lusitania by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915, which killed about 1,100 people including 128 Americans. The USA was…
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