1. What was the "Great War," and why was it called that? Who was on each side?
1. What was the "Great War," and why was it called that? Who was on each side?
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The Great War was World War I. It was called the Great War, because it was assumed to be the war to end all wars. There were two sides involved in the war, the Allies and the Central Powers. On the side of the Allies was Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan and the United States, beginning in 1917. The Central Powers were comprised of Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.
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SUBSTITUTE: H5. What is your view of the United States entering World War I?