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The First World War 1914-18

ICSE · Class 11 · History

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Topics in The First World War 1914-18

1

Europe on the Eve of the War

  • In 1900 Europe had twenty independent states, and seven were great powers.
  • The seven great powers were Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, England, France, Italy, and the Turkish empire.
  • England was the strongest power and followed splendid isolation since the end of the Crimean War.
2

Rise of Triple Entente

  • Kaiser William II renounced Bismarck's defensive Triple Alliance and converted it into an aggressive alliance.
  • Kaiser William II pursued naval expansion and colonial ambitions and made provocative remarks about Germany needing colonies.
  • Bismarck had originally built the Triple Alliance as a defensive arrangement and had kept France isolated.
3

Balkan Tensions and the Immediate Outbreak of War

  • Balkan nationalism was a major issue in the Eastern Question.
  • Balkan nationalists wanted freedom from Turkish rule.
  • Slav nationalists wanted merger with Serbia.
4

Underlying Causes of the War

  • The war had four underlying causes: aggressive nationalism, economic rivalry and neo-imperialism, formation of alliances, and armament race.
  • Aggressive nationalism made people proud of their own nation and hostile to others.
  • In Germany, thinkers preached the superiority of the Teutonic race.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The First World War 1914-18

Europe on the eve of 1900Imperialism and colonial rivalryAggressive nationalismFormation of alliancesArmament raceGerman policy under Kaiser William IIAnglo-French ConventionFranco-Russian Convention

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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 The First World War — Complete Chapter Overview, Key Events Leading to World War I (1870-1914), Underlying Causes of World War I. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 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 11 History?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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