7. World War I: Causes, Events Leading to It; Peace Settlements
The chapter examines the complex causes and significant events that led to World War I, highlighting the intricate political alliances, triggers, and the global implications of the conflict. It also discusses the major participants, the characteristics of the warfare, and concludes with an overview of the peace settlements following the war. Ultimately, the war resulted in substantial economic and political upheaval, setting the stage for future international conflicts.
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What we have learnt
- World War I was a result of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand served as the immediate catalyst for the war.
- The war led to the restructuring of international relationships and the rise of new political entities.
Key Concepts
- -- Militarism
- The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
- -- Alliances
- Agreements between nations to support one another in case of conflict.
- -- Imperialism
- The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.
- -- Nationalism
- Strong identification with and pride in one's nation, often leading to competitive and antagonistic relationships with other nations.
- -- Trench Warfare
- A form of warfare in which opposing armed forces attack, counterattack, and defend from relatively permanent systems of trenches dug into the ground.
- -- Treaty of Versailles
- The primary treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
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