World War 1

What were the four main causes of World War I?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

What event triggered the beginning of World War I?

The assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914.

What were the two major alliances in World War I?

The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottomans, and Bulgaria) and the Allied Powers (France, Britain, Russia, and later Italy).

What was the significance of trench warfare during World War I?

Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front, with soldiers digging protective trenches and facing harsh conditions in 'No Man’s Land'.

What role did technology play in World War I?

New and updated technologies such as artillery, machine guns, poison gas, and airplanes caused massive troop losses.

How did the Russian Revolution impact World War I?

The hardship in the east and prior issues, like the Russian Revolution of 1905, led to Russia's withdrawal from the war.

What was the condition of soldiers in the trenches?

Conditions were cold, wet, unsanitary, with risks of trench foot and diseases like dysentery and cholera.

What was 'Live and Let Live' during World War I?

A practice where soldiers in quiet trenches wouldn't fire at one another, conducting truces or intentionally missing their targets.

Which battle is known as a major offensive in World War I?

The Battle of the Somme.

What actions did troops take in response to demoralization in World War I?

Many soldiers participated in open mutinies or refused to follow orders, especially during the Second Battle of Aisne.