The outbreak of World War I in 1914 was precipitated by the rise of nationalism in Southeastern Europe as the Great Powers took up sides. The Allies defeated the Central Powers in 1918. During the Paris Peace Conference the Big Four imposed their terms in a series of treaties, especially the Treaty of Versailles. COUNT 3
QSN1 In what year did World War I begin? ANS1 1914 QSN2 When did a victor emerge in World War I? ANS2 1918 QSN3 At what event did the major Allied powers assert their conditions at the end of the war? ANS3 the Paris Peace Conference