World War 1 | WW1 | Shakti Singh Sir

World War 1 | WW1 | Shakti Singh Sir
World War 1 (WWI)

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🕰️ Duration

1914 – 1918


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⚠️ Immediate Cause

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne) on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.

This triggered a chain of alliances and declarations of war across Europe.


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⚙️ Main Causes (M-A-I-N)

1. M – Militarism:
European nations built large armies and navies, leading to an arms race.


2. A – Alliances:
Rival alliances divided Europe:

Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Triple Entente: Britain, France, Russia



3. I – Imperialism:
Competition for colonies in Africa and Asia created tension.


4. N – Nationalism:
Pride and rivalry among nations (especially in the Balkans) increased hostility.




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🧭 Major Powers Involved

Allied Powers: Britain, France, Russia, Italy (joined later), USA (joined in 1917)

Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

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