The First World War and the Russian Revolution (1914-1939)
At the beginning of the 20th century, economic rivalry between the nations and the colonies led to an increase in tension amongst the European states. An arms race began that eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War. This was a new type of conflict that involved many different countries. It mobilised not only armies but also civilians, and brought widespread death and destruction. [...]
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Before you start - The First World War and the Russian Revolution (1914-...
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Didactic objectives Describe the political systems in Europe before 1914 and the military alliances that were established on the continent. Identify the root and domestic causes that triggered the First World War. [...]
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1. Europe at the beginning of the 20th century During the 19th century, most of the industrialised countries established constitutional and parliamentary systems. England and France became even more democratic. [...]
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Introduction - The First World War and the Russian Revolution (1914-1939)
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At the beginning of the 20th century, economic rivalry between the nations and the colonies led to an increase in tension amongst the European states. An arms race began that eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War. [...]
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There were a great many tensions and conflicts between the nations in the years leading up to the First World War. This escalation of hostility is why many historians describe it as 'an inevitable war'. 2.1. [...]
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The First World War is known as the Great War, because there had never been a conflict that involved so many countries and people before. 3.1. [...]
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Trench warfare - The First World War and the Russian Revolution (1914-1939)
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The other face of the First World War, behind the battles fought, the countries involved and the statistics published, was trench warfare. For many, this was a daily reality that brought with it nothing but suffering and destruction. [...]
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4.1. The peace treaties In January 1919, a conference was held in Paris to establish the terms of peace. [...]
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5.1. The empire of the Tsars At the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian Empire had the following characteristics: It was an autocratic regime supported by a loyal bureaucracy, a powerful army and an Orthodox Church. [...]
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6.1. The workers' October revolution of 1917 On 25th October 1917, the Bolsheviks, supported by the Soviets and their militias (the Red Guards), revolted against the government and threw them out of parliament. [...]
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7.1. The struggle for power The death of Lenin in 1924 led to a power struggle in the Communist Party, particularly between Trotsky and Stalin. [...]
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At the beginning of the 20th century, economic rivalry between the nations and the colonies led to an increase in tension amongst the European states. An arms race began that eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War. [...]
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At the beginning of the 20th century, economic rivalry between the nations and the colonies led to an increase in tension amongst the European states. An arms race began that eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War. [...]
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