World War 1 Summary
World War 1, also known as “the Great War”, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918.
- The war started with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- It involved trench warfare and new technologies.
- Millions of people died, leading to political changes.
- The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.
- This eventually led to World War 2.
Major powers split into two groups:
- Allies: France, Russia, UK, Italy (later joined by the US)
- Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria