1914 — 1918 : World War I

• • When did World War I begin?

  In 1914.
• • What event sparked the beginning of World War I?

  An assassination.
• • How long did World War I last?

  Four years.
• • How many people died during World War I?

  9 million soldiers and 6 million civilians.
• • What significant changes occurred after World War I?

  Political changes and the emergence of postwar literature.
• • What type of literature emerged after World War I?

  Postwar literature, often focused on character-driven narratives.