World War One: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 History

Question 1

Which three factors were significant causes of the First World War?

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Nationalism, imperialism, and militarism

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Imperialism and nationalism

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Nationalism and militarism

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Imperialism and militarism

Question 2

Which country was the first to declare war on another country in World War I?

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Austria-Hungary

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Germany

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Russia

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France

Question 3

What was the name of the German battle plan that involved a rapid advance through Belgium and France?

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The Schlieffen Plan

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The Hindenburg Line

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Operation Barbarossa

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The Maginot Line

Question 4

What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of London

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Treaty of Paris

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?

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Germany was granted new colonies

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Germany lost territory

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Germany had to pay reparations

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Germany's military was limited

Question 6

What was the name of the international organization established after World War I to prevent future conflicts?

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League of Nations

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United Nations

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European Union

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World Trade Organization

Question 7

Which new technology was used for the first time during World War I?

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Airplanes

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Bicycles

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Telephones

Question 8

How did the use of poison gas impact warfare during World War I?

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It caused widespread casualties and fear among soldiers.

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It was highly effective in breaking enemy lines.

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It had limited impact due to the development of gas masks.

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It was primarily used in naval warfare.

Question 9

What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

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To quickly defeat France before Russia could mobilize.

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To establish a defensive line along the German-French border.

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To invade Russia through Poland.

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To blockade Britain.

Question 10

Which country was NOT part of the Allied Powers in World War I?

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Germany

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France

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United Kingdom

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Russia

Question 11

What big weapon was first used in trench warfare?

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Machine guns

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Tanks

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Airplanes

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Submarines

Question 12

Which country was NOT involved in the war?

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Japan

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Germany

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Russia

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Italy

Question 13

Which of these battles was NOT part of the First World War?

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Battle of the Somme

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The Battle of Verdun

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The Battle of the Marne

Question 14

Who was assassinated, triggering the start of World War I?

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Gavrilo Princip

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Winston Churchill

Question 15

Which technological advancement had a devastating impact on soldiers during World War I?

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Poison gas

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Tanks

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Machine guns

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Airplanes

Question 16

Who led the United Kingdom as Prime Minister for most of World War I?

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David Lloyd George

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Herbert Asquith

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Winston Churchill

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George V

Question 17

Which event significantly shifted the course of the war?

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The entry of the United States into the war

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The Russian Revolution

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The Battle of Gallipoli

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The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 18

In which continent did most of the fighting in World War I take place?

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Europe

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North America

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Middle East

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Asia

Question 19

Why was it difficult for peace efforts to stop World War I?

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Countries felt threatened by each other's alliances.

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Diplomats did not have enough experience to resolve the complex issues.

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There was not enough communication between countries before the war.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the only reason the war started.

Question 20

Why was the Battle of Verdun a significant battle in World War I?

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It was the longest and deadliest battle of the war.

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It was the first battle where airplanes were used.

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It led to the end of the war.

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It forced the Germans to surrender.

Question 21

Which battle marked a turning point in the First World War on the Western Front?

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The Battle of the Somme

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The Battle of Verdun

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The Battle of Ypres

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The Battle of Gallipoli

Question 22

Why were soldiers kept in trenches during the First World War?

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To hide from enemy fire

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To push forward and gain more land

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To quickly move in and attack the enemy

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To stop supplies reaching the enemy

Question 23

What is the name of the agreement that ended the First World War?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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The Treaty of Trianon

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The Treaty of Saint-Germain

Question 24

What was the nickname given to the area of land between the Allied and German trenches?

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No man's land

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The Somme

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The Marne

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The Yser

Question 25

Which of these countries was NOT a major power in the First World War?

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Spain

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Germany

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France

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Russia

Question 26

At the start of the First World War, which country's leader planned to defeat France quickly?

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Germany

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France

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Russia

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Great Britain

Question 27

Which of these events directly led to the outbreak of World War I?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Russia

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Germany's invasion of Belgium

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The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 28

When did World War I begin?

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August 1, 1914

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July 28, 1914

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September 1, 1914

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October 1, 1914

Question 29

Which of these battles was the first major clash of World War I?

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Battle of Tannenberg

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Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 30

Which country lost the most soldiers in World War I?

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Russia

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Germany

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France

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United Kingdom

Question 31

In what year did World War I end?

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1918

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1917

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1919

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1920

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of the First World War?

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The United States dropping atomic bombs on Japan

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The formation of the League of Nations

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The division of the Ottoman Empire

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The development of new weapons and technology

Question 33

Which of these was NOT a new way of fighting used in World War I?

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Using horses to charge into battle

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Machine guns

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Hiding in trenches

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Fighting from the air in planes

Question 34

What did the Armistice of 11 November 1918 do?

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Ended the First World War

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Created the League of Nations

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Led to the Treaty of Versailles

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Caused the Russian Revolution

Question 35

Why did countries start to share out food during the First World War?

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To make sure everyone had enough to eat

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To make more money for farmers

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To encourage people to grow their own vegetables

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To punish people who wasted food

Question 36

How were the lives of women different during the First World War?

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They started working in factories and other jobs normally done by men

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They were given the right to vote

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They were not allowed to go out of the house

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Their lives stayed the same

Question 37

What happened in the area of technology because of the First World War?

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Airplanes, medicine, and ways to communicate quickly improved rapidly

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Technology did not advance because all the money went to the war

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Technology had no changes during this war

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Old technology became worse

Question 38

What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Question 39

Which secret agreement was made between Germany and Austria-Hungary before the war?

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The Dual Alliance

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The Triple Entente

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The Central Powers

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The Allied Powers

Question 40

Which agreement ended the fighting in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Armistice of Compiègne

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of Sèvres

Question 41

Which country lost the most soldiers in the First World War?

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Russia

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United Kingdom

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France

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Germany

Question 42

Which peace conference was held after World War I?

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Paris Peace Conference

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Congress of Vienna

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League of Nations

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 43

Which treaty ended the war between Germany and Russia?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of Versailles

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Armistice of Compiègne

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Treaty of Sèvres

Question 44

Which battle was NOT fought on the Western Front?

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Battle of Gallipoli

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Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Ypres

Question 45

What was the name of the revolution that overthrew the Russian monarchy?

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October Revolution

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February Revolution

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Russian Civil War

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Great Retreat

Question 46

Why did Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination start the First World War?

Accepted Answer

He was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his assassination led to a diplomatic crisis between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.

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He was the leader of Serbia, and Austria-Hungary wanted to punish Serbia for supporting nationalist groups within its borders.

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He was a powerful general who led the German army into battle against Russia.

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He was a British diplomat who negotiated the peace treaty that ended the war.

Question 47

What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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The Treaty of London