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What was believed to be the Instant cause of world war one?
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The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
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Who was Francis Ferdinand?
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Archduke of Austria-Este, Austria Hungarian Prince of Hungary
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Who assassinated Francis Ferdinand?
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A young Serbian Nationalist Named Gavrilo Princip
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3 Main long term cause of WWI
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-the system of alliances guaranteed coming to eachothers aid
-Constant conflict in the Balkans (Balkan Crises)
-Imperialism (grabbing of colonies)
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2 Major battles of WWI
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Vimy
Somme
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Two new chemical warfare weapons used in WWI
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Chlorine gas
Mustard Gas
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When did USA enter the war
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1917
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What treaty ended the war, and where was it signed
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The treaty of versallies signed at the paris peace confrence ended the war
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What did germany have to sacrifice once the treaty of versallies was signed
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Had to pay huge reperations
blaming germany soley responsible for war
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What main countries made up the triple entente
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Britan, Russia, France
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What main countries made up the triple alliance?
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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (later to drop out)
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Who was the prime minister of canada during wwI?
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Prime Minister Robert Borden
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Who was the current leader of Russia during WWI?
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Tsar Nicolas II
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Who was the German Leader During WWI?
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Kaiser II
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Who was the leader of Austria-Hungary During wwI?
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Emporer France Joseph
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