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The First World War — Complete Chapter Overview

The First World War — Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • root((World War I
  • 1914-18))
    • Condition of Europe
      • Seven Great Powers
        • Russia
        • Germany
        • Austria-Hungary
        • Britain
        • France
        • Italy
        • Ottoman Turkey
      • Sick Man of Europe
      • Splendid Isolation
      • Dual Alliance 1878
    • Underlying Causes
      • Aggressive Nationalism
        • Pan-Germanism
        • Pan-Slavism
        • Teutonic Supremacy
      • Economic Rivalry
        • Hobson Theory
        • Lenin Theory
        • Colonial Race
      • Armament Race
        • Naval Race
        • Admiral Tirpitz
        • French Conscription
      • Alliance System
        • Triple Alliance
        • Triple Entente
    • Formation of Alliances
      • Franco-Russian 1894
        • Delcasse
      • Entente Cordiale 1904
        • Egypt to Britain
        • Morocco to France
      • Anglo-Russian 1907
    • Balkan Crisis
      • Balkan Nationalism
      • Balkan League
      • First Balkan War
        • Treaty of London 1913
      • Second Balkan War
        • Treaty of Bucharest 1913
    • Direct Cause
      • Sarajevo Murder 1914
        • Ferdinand Assassinated
        • Austrian Ultimatum
        • War Declared

Key Events Leading to World War I (1870-1914)

Key Events Leading to World War I (1870-1914)

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  • 1870
    • Franco-German War
  • 1870
    • France loses Alsace and Lorraine
  • 1878
    • Dual Alliance Germany Austria
  • 1894
    • Franco-Russian Convention
  • 1900
    • Europe has seven great powers
  • 1904
    • Anglo-French Entente Cordiale
  • 1904
    • Russo-Japanese War begins
  • 1905
    • Russia defeated by Japan
  • 1907
    • Anglo-Russian Convention signed
  • 1907
    • Triple Entente completed
  • 1911
    • Agadir Crisis Morocco
  • 1912
    • First Balkan War begins
  • 1913
    • Second Balkan War
  • 1913
    • Treaty of Bucharest
  • 1914
    • Sarajevo Assassination June 28
  • 1914
    • Austria ultimatum to Serbia
  • 1914
    • Austria declares war Serbia July 28
  • 1914
    • Russia mobilizes July 30
  • 1914
    • Germany declares war Russia Aug 1
  • 1914
    • Germany declares war France Aug 3
  • 1914
    • Britain declares war Germany Aug 4

Underlying Causes of World War I

Underlying Causes of World War I

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  • Causes of WWI
    • Aggressive Nationalism
      • German Teutonic superiority
      • Anglo-Saxon supremacy
      • War as moral duty
      • Intolerance and hatred
    • Insurgent Nationalism
      • Balkan independence movements
      • Pan-Germanism
      • Pan-Slavism
      • French revanchism
    • Economic Rivalry
      • Colonial competition
      • Market saturation
      • Surplus capital investment
      • Trade competition
    • Imperialism
      • African colonies
      • Asian markets
      • Middle Eastern oil
      • Resource extraction
    • Militarism
      • Naval arms race
      • Army expansion
      • Weapon development
      • Military industrial complex
    • Alliance System
      • Triple Alliance
      • Triple Entente
      • Rigid bloc divisions
      • Automatic mobilization

The First World War 1914-18

The First World War 1914-18

The map in words

  • The First World War 1914-18
    • Europe on the eve of 1900
    • Imperialism and colonial rivalry
    • Aggressive nationalism
    • Formation of alliances
    • Armament race
    • German policy under Kaiser William II
    • Anglo-French Convention
    • Franco-Russian Convention

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The First World War 1914-18 for ICSE Class 11 History?
Key topics in The First World War 1914-18 include Europe on the Eve of the War, Rise of Triple Entente, Balkan Tensions and the Immediate Outbreak of War, Underlying Causes of the War. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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: The First World War — Complete Chapter Overview; Key Events Leading to World War I (1870-1914). Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The First World War 1914-18 for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 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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