Lesson 55 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepWorld War I: The Great War
World War I, also known as The Great War, took place from 1914 to 1918 and involved many of the world's great powers at the time.
🎯 Your mission
Walk into the past. Find out who, what, and why.
⚡ The twist
What seemed obvious then is often shocking now (and vice versa).
Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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World War I, also known as The Great War, took place from 1914 to 1918 and involved many of the world's great powers at the time. The war was ignited by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which led to a complex web of alliances being activated. The conflict was characterized by trench warfare and the use of new military technologies, leading to unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life. The war concluded with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed heavy reparations on Germany and redrew national boundaries in Europe.
Key Facts
World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the war.
The Treaty of Versailles ended the war and imposed reparations on Germany.
Timeline
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Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What event triggered the start of World War I?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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