Q4 How far do you agree Practice Questions: First World War

‘The German invasion of Belgium was the main reason why Britain entered the First World War in 1914.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The development of new technology was the main reason why the stalemate on the Western Front was broken in 1918.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The crises in Morocco in 1905 and 1911 were the main reason why the Triple Entente became stronger before 1914.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The introduction of convoys was the main reason why Germany failed to win the war at sea.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The failure of the Schlieffen Plan was the main reason for the defeat of Germany in the First World War.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The Anglo-German naval race was the main reason for the growth of tension between Britain and Germany in the years before 1914.’

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‘German support for Austria-Hungary was the main reason why the July Crisis of 1914 led to a European war.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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‘The war at sea was the main reason why Germany was forced to surrender in November 1918.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

Explain your answer.

[4 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar]