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Causes of World War One
Quick questions on Imperial and colonial rivalry explained: O-Level History
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What are the Moroccan crises?Show answer
The clearest examples of imperial rivalry in Europe were the two crises over Morocco. In 1905 the German Kaiser visited Morocco and declared support for its independence, deliberately challenging French plans to control the country. In 1911 Germany sent a gunboat to the Moroccan port of Agadir, again to pressure France. In both cases war was avoided, but the results worked against Germany.
What is q1?Show answer
Give one example of imperial rivalry between the great powers before 1914. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why Serbia and Austria-Hungary were rivals before 1914. [5 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
"Rivalry in the Balkans was more important than colonial rivalry in causing the First World War." How far do you agree? [8 marks]
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