ww1 causes & events

• What years did World War I last?

  1914 to 1918
• What regions were involved in World War I?

  Europe, Middle East, Russia, and the US
• How did World War I set the stage for future conflicts?

  It caused millions of deaths and instability
• What were the main causes of World War I?

  • Nationalism
  • Economic Rivalries
  • Alliance Systems
  • Armaments Race
• How did nationalism contribute to World War I?

  It fostered pride and competition between countries
• What role did economic rivalries play in World War I?

  They created intense competition among powers
• What was the Triple Alliance?

  Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
• What was the Triple Entente?

  Great Britain, France, and Russia
• What was the armaments race prior to World War I?

  Countries strengthened military forces and stockpiled weapons
• What event triggered World War I?

  Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• What factors contributed to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

  Imperialism, national pride, and militarism
• What was the significance of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

  It triggered a chain reaction leading to war
• What was Austria's response to Serbia's acceptance of demands?

  Declared war on Serbia
• What was Russia's action following Austria's declaration of war?

  Russia mobilized its military forces
• Which country did Germany declare war on first?

  Russia
• What was Germany's next declaration of war after Russia?

  Declared war on France
• What led to Britain's declaration of war on Germany?

  Germany's invasion of Belgium
• What were the key battles of World War I?

  • Battle of the Marne
  • Battle of Verdun
  • Battle of the Somme
  • Trench Warfare
• What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?

  Stopped Germany's advance into France
• What was notable about the Battle of Verdun?

  It was the longest battle of the war
• What was the Battle of the Somme known for?

  It was one of the deadliest battles
• What was trench warfare?

  Soldiers fought from trenches, causing stalemates
• When did the United States enter World War I?

  During the war's expansion
• What pandemic emerged during the final stages of World War I?

  Spanish Flu Pandemic
• What was the impact of the Spanish Flu Pandemic?

  Killed millions worldwide
• Who provided the blueprint for the peace treaties ending the war?

  President Woodrow Wilson
• What was the Treaty of Versailles?

  The peace treaty that officially ended the war
• When did World War I officially end?

  November 11, 1918
• What were the results of World War I?

  • Devastation and loss of life
  • Collapse of empires
  • Formation of new nations
  • Economic impact
• What were the long-term effects of World War I?

  • Reshaped political and social landscape
  • Led to the collapse of empires
  • Created new nations
  • Set stage for future conflicts, especially WWII
  • Harsh peace terms and economic hardships