The First World War, also known as World War I, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. It involved major powers of the world and led to significant social, political, and economic changes.
Think of the First World War like a giant chess game where different countries were competing against each other on a global scale. Just like in chess, the war had specific rules and strategies that each country had to follow.
Treaty of Versailles: The treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
Trench Warfare: A type of warfare used during World War I where soldiers dug deep trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
Fourteen Points: A set of principles proposed by President Woodrow Wilson as a basis for peace negotiations after World War I.
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