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With reference to the First World War answer the following questions:

Explain any three causes of the First World  War.


1. Mutual Defense Alliance - Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would pull them into battle. These treaties meant that if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them.

2. Imperialism - The increasing competition and desire for greater empires led to an increase in confrontation that helped push the world into World War I.

3. Militarism - As the world entered the 20th century, an arms race had begun. By 1914, Germany had the greatest increase in military buildup. Great Britain and Germany both greatly increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military establishment began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved into war.

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State two underlying principles of Fascism.

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The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:

Economic causes

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What are the basic principles of Non-Alignment Movement.  

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The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:

Military causes 

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The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The Second Round Table Conference.

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What is meant by the term ' Veto Power' which is enjoyed by the permanent members of the Security Council?

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The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:

Political causes

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The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The circumstances leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact.

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