HIST 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Archduke Franz Ferdinand Of Austria, Central Powers
Document Summary
World war 1 was a global war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. The main causes of the war were nationalism, imperialism, and the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand of austria-hungary. The assassination of the archduke in 1914 set off a chain of events that led to the outbreak of war. Austria-hungary declared war on serbia, and germany, an ally of austria-hungary, declared war on. Great britain, a ally of russia and france, declared war on germany. The war was fought on multiple fronts and involved a large number of countries. It was characterized by trench warfare, in which both sides suffered heavy casualties. The war also saw the introduction of new weapons, such as poison gas and tanks. In the end, the allied powers emerged victorious and the central powers were forced to sign the. Treaty of versailles, which imposed harsh terms on germany.
