Chapter 1 - The Alliance System and the Outbreak of War
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What were the two main alliance systems in Europe before World War 1?
Triple Alliance & Triple Entente
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, AustriaHungary, Italy
Which countries formed the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, United Kingdom
What event triggered the outbreak of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of AustriaHungary.
What was the domino effect in the context of World War 1?
A conflict between two countries quickly involved many others due to alliances.
What role did the alliance system play in the outbreak of World War 1?
It created a web of commitments that expanded and escalated the conflict.
How did Germany respond after AustriaHungary declared war on Serbia?
Germany declared war on Russia and France.
What was the effect of Germany's invasion of Belgium?
Britain declared war on Germany, escalating the conflict.
What was the outcome of the alliance system before World War I?
It made the conflict more widespread and deadly instead of preventing war.