History

• What is World War I often referred to as?

  "The Great War"
• What year did World War I erupt?

  1914
• What was the immediate cause of World War I?

  The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• What were the long-term causes of World War I?

  Hostile alliances, deep-seated rivalries, and militarism
• What was the Triple Alliance and when was it formed?

  The Triple Alliance was formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
• What was the purpose of the Triple Alliance?

  To provide mutual defense against attacks from France or Russia
• How did the Triple Alliance affect European diplomacy?

  It divided Europe into two hostile blocs and fostered militarism
• What was the impact of the alliance system on military preparations?

  It intensified the arms race and made war seem increasingly inevitable
• What was Germany's military plan to deal with a two-front war?

  The Schlieffen Plan
• Did the Triple Alliance make war unavoidable?

  No, it was primarily defensive and Italy's commitment was questionable
• What was the July Crisis of 1914?

  The July Crisis was the short-term trigger that transformed longstanding tensions into open warfare