Causes of WWI
Fighting WWI
Total War on Home Front
Russian Revolution
Treaty of Versailles
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What was the spark that ignited World War I?


Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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When did the First Battle of the Marne occur?
This battle occurred from September 6-9, 1914
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Which countries were primarily involved in fighting on the Eastern Front?
France, Great Britain, and Germany were involved on the Eastern Front.
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Briefly describe the Russian Revolution
The Bolsheviks seized power and demanded new government. Russia became a communist country and signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
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What treaty was signed at the end of WWI with the goal of preventing further similar conflicts?
The Treaty of Versailles.
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What were the tensions that were occurring in Europe before the outbreak?
There was political instability and the Balkans threatened to destroy these agreements


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What were the first events of the First Battle of Marne?
The French and British forces confronted the invading Germany army.


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What type of warfare was used during the battles on the home fronts?
Machine guns, artillery, poison gas, submarines, airplanes, and armored tanks.
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How did the Russian Revolution impact WWI?
They signed the treaty of Brest-Litovisk which ended much of it's territory in Germany.
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Why did the Treaty of Versailles fail?
They were saddened with war guilt, heavy reparations and denied entrance into the league of nations, and Germany felt tricked into signing the treaty.
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What is meant by the term "Blank Check" in the build up to the outbreak of World War I?
Austria-Hungary's assurance of Germany's backing in the case of the war.
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What was the outcome of the First Battle of the Marne?
End of German plans for a quick victory in France.
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What plan was used to fight on the western front?
The Schlieffen plan which was a very aggressive military strategy.
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Who led the Russian Revolution?


The red army.
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What happened when Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany took responsibility for the war 
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