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The First World War (1914-18)

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Complete topic list for The First World War (1914-18) in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in The First World War (1914-18)

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: 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 warDivision of Europe into hostile groupsArmament raceMilitant nationalismImperialismSarajevo crisisWar alliancesMajor war fronts and events

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 Key Events Leading to and During World War I, First World War Overview, Timeline of World War I Major Events. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The First World War (1914-18) — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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