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THE FIRST WORLD WAR

World war 1 (WW1), also known as the Great war, was a global conflict lasting from 1914-
1918. Which lasted for over 4 years.
Immediate causes :
1. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand- the Austro-Hungarian heir.
Gavirilo Princip- a Serbian nationalist the one who assassinate the Archduke.

2. Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum-Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia, which


Serbia partially complied with.
3. Autria-Hungary declares war- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July
28,1914.

Other underlying causes of world war 1;


1. Nationalism- Rising tensions between Europeans nations.
2. Imperialism- Competition for colonies and resources.
3. Militarism- Arms buildup and military expansion.
4. Alliances- Complex system of alliances between European powers.

Chain reaction;
1. Austria-Hungary vs Serbia: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia (July 28,1914).
2. Russia mobilizes: Russia supported Serbia, mobilizing its Army.
3. Germany declares war: Germany declared war on Russia (Aug.1) and France (Aug,3).
4. Britain enters: Britain declared war on Germany after Germany invaded Belgium.
5. Ottoman Empire joins: The Ottoman empire entered the war on October 29,1914.

Major Players:
TRIPLE ALLIANCE (known as the Central powers);
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
TRIPLE ENTENTE (known as the Allied powers);
France, Russia and Britain
The war had come to end
The war had caused immense destruction, with millions of soldiers and civilians killed, and
much of Europe in ruins.

Exhaustion of Resources: By 1918, both sides were exhausted. The Central Powers (Germany,
Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) faced severe shortages of food, supplies,
and manpower. The Allies, though still better supplied, were also struggling after four years of
conflict.
Revolution in Germany and Austria-Hungary: Political instability in the Central Powers,
including the overthrow of monarchies and revolutions, contributed to the decision to end the
war. In Germany, widespread unrest and the collapse of the Kaiser’s government led to an
armistice request.
Allied Victory and U.S. Involvement: The entry of the United States into the war in 1917
provided the Allies with fresh resources and manpower, tipping the balance in their favor.
American troops helped break the stalemate on the Western Front, leading to a series of
successful Allied offensives in 1918.
The Armistice: On November 11, 1918, Germany requested an armistice. The terms were harsh
and required Germany to withdraw from occupied territories, disband its military, and surrender
much of its weapons. This effectively ended the fighting on the Western Front.
Treaty of Versailles: The formal peace treaty, the Treaty of Versailles, was signed on June 28,
1919. It placed full blame for the war on Germany and imposed heavy reparations, territorial
losses, and military restrictions. This treaty is often seen as a contributing factor to the conditions
that led to World War II.

Albades, Mariela M.

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