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The First World War (1914-18) — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

The First World War (1914-18) revision notes for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Nature and Character of the War.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Nature and Character of the War

  • The First World War began in 1914 and spread across the world.
  • It was fought on land, in the air, on the sea, and under the sea.
  • New methods of destruction and defence were used.
2

Causes of the First World War

  • The main causes were the division of Europe into two hostile groups, the armament race, militant nationalism, imperialism, and the Sarajevo crisis.
  • France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871.
  • After 1871, Bismarck kept France isolated diplomatically.
3

Immediate Cause: Sarajevo Crisis

  • The Austrian Prince Archduke Francis Ferdinand was murdered in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
  • The organiser of the assassination was the Black Hand or Union of Death.
  • The Black Hand was a secret society of extremist Serbian nationalists.
4

Main War Fronts and Major Events

  • The war was fought on the Western Front and the Eastern Front, and also involved Turkey and the USA.
  • On the Western Front, German forces fought Britain, France, Belgium, and the USA.
  • The Battle of Marne in September 1914 was a turning point because it failed German attempts to crush France.

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Key Concepts

After France was defeated inEuropean powers began collecting more weaponsAggressive nationalism meant love for one’sImperialism was a system inArchduke Francis Ferdinand was murdered

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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.
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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