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Overview of World War I Causes and Impact

World War I, also known as The Great War, lasted from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918, involving major powers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Key causes included militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war resulted in significant political changes, economic devastation, and social consequences, ultimately leading to the creation of the League of Nations and setting the stage for World War II.

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Overview of World War I Causes and Impact

World War I, also known as The Great War, lasted from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918, involving major powers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Key causes included militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The war resulted in significant political changes, economic devastation, and social consequences, ultimately leading to the creation of the League of Nations and setting the stage for World War II.

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Presented by
Anish Thapa
Introduction to World War I
•Date: July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918
•Also Known As: The Great War
•Involved Countries: Major powers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and
beyond
•Key Players: The Allied Powers (France, Russia, United Kingdom, Italy,
and later the United States) vs. The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-
Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
CAUSES OF WW-I

1. Militarism: European nations had large standing armies and stockpiled


weapons.
2. Alliances: Complex system of military alliances formed, binding nations to
support each other.
3. Imperialism:
S Competition for colonies and global power.
4. Nationalism: Intense pride in one’s nation led to tensions, especially in the
Balkans.
5. Assassination: The spark that ignited the war was the assassination of
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist on
June 28, 1914.
MAJOR TIMELINE OF
WW-I
1914: The War Begins

•June 28: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo,


setting off a chain reaction of events.
•July 28: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
•July 31: Russia mobilizes in defense of Serbia.
•August 1: Germany declares war on Russia.
•August 3: Germany declares war on France.
•August 4: Germany invades Belgium, leading the UK to declare war on Germany.
•August 6: Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
•August 23: Japan declares war on Germany.
1917: The U.S. Enters the War

•February 1: Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare, sinking


Allied ships.
•April 6: The United States declares war on Germany, joining the Allies.
•December 15: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed, ending the war between
Soviet Russia and the Central Powers.
1918: The End of the War

•March 21 - July 18: The German Spring Offensive, a series of attacks,


initially gains ground but is halted by the Allies.
•July 18: The Allies begin the Hundred Days Offensive, pushing German
forces back.
•November 9: Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates, and Germany becomes a
republic.
•November 11: Armistice is signed at 11:00 AM, officially ending World
War I.
Consequences of World War I
1.Political Changes:
1. Collapse of empires (Austro-Hungarian, Russian, Ottoman, and German).
2. Rise of new political ideologies, including communism in Russia and fascism in
Italy and Germany.
2.Economic Aftermath:
1. Europe was economically devastated, leading to the Great Depression in the
1930s.
2. The U.S. emerged as a global economic power.
3.Social Consequences:
1. The war profoundly impacted art, literature, and culture, with movements such as
Dadaism and Surrealism emerging in response to the horrors of the war.
4.Global Shifts:
1. The League of Nations was created, but it failed to prevent future conflicts.
2. Seeds of World War II were planted due to unresolved issues and punitive
measures imposed by the Treaty of Versailles.
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