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Question 1

What were the main causes of World War 1?

Answer 1

Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 2

Who were the main alliances during World War 1?

Answer 2

Allied Powers: France, Britain, Russia (later the U.S. and others)
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

Question 3

What event sparked World War 1?

Answer 3

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.

Question 4

What was trench warfare?

Answer 4

A form of warfare where soldiers dug and fought from trenches. It led to a stalemate and harsh conditions, including mud, disease, and limited mobility.

Question 5

What were some key battles of World War 1?

Answer 5

Battle of the Marne (1914)
Battle of Verdun (1916)
Battle of the Somme (1916)
Battle of Gallipoli (1915-1916)

Question 6

What new weapons and technology were used in World War 1?

Answer 6

Machine guns
Poison gas (e.g., mustard gas)
Tanks
Submarines (U-boats)
Aircraft

Question 7

What was the impact of the U.S. joining the war?

Answer 7

The U.S. joined the Allies in 1917, bringing fresh troops and resources.
Their involvement helped tip the balance in favor of the Allies.

Question 8

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 8

Signed in 1919 to end the war.
Imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including reparations, military restrictions, and territorial losses.