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What was the primary catalyst that started World War I?
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914 is considered the primary catalyst that led to World War I.
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Explain the concept of militarism as a cause of World War I.
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Militarism refers to the build-up of military forces and reliance on military solutions, which increased tensions among European nations, contributing to World War I.
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What role did alliances play in leading to World War I?
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European countries had formed a complex system of alliances, which turned a local conflict into a global war.
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How did imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?
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Imperialism created rivalries as European powers competed for colonies and resources, leading to increased tensions and eventual conflict.
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What is meant by the term 'nationalism' in the context of World War I causes?
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Nationalism refers to extreme pride in one's nationality, often leading to the desire for dominance or independence, which intensified pre-war tensions.
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Which two main alliances existed in Europe before World War I?
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The two main alliances were the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (France, Russia, Britain).
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What impact did economic rivalries have on the onset of World War I?
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Rivalries over economic dominance led to distrust and competition among European powers, contributing to pre-war hostility.
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Identify the area known as the "powder keg of Europe" during the pre-World War I era.
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The Balkans were known as the "powder keg of Europe" due to its nationalistic tensions and regional conflicts.
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What was the significance of the naval arms race in leading up to World War I?
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The naval arms race, especially between Britain and Germany, increased tensions and fear of military confrontation.
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Which event marked the official start of World War I?
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World War I officially began on July 28, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
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How did the press and propaganda contribute to escalating tensions before World War I?
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Press and propaganda inflamed nationalist sentiments and spread fear and suspicion between nations.
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Describe the significance of the Schlieffen Plan in the context of World War I.
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The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's military strategy to avoid a two-front war by swiftly defeating France before turning to Russia.
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What role did diplomatic failures play in leading to World War I?
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Diplomatic failures, including poor communication and inflexibility, prevented peaceful resolutions and led to war.
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How did colonial rivalries influence the outbreak of World War I?
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Colonial rivalries inflamed tensions as nations clashed over territories and imperial ambitions.
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What was the role of Serbia in the tensions leading up to World War I?
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Serbia's nationalist ambitions and its support for Pan-Slavism threatened Austria-Hungary, contributing to regional instability.
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