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What effect did militarism have on the alliances formed before World War I?
What effect did militarism have on the alliances formed before World War I?
- It reduced military spending across all nations.
- It led to a disarmament treaty among European nations.
- It promoted peaceful diplomacy between rival nations.
- It caused trust issues and a series of arms races. (correct)
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
- Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. (correct)
- France, Russia, and Britain.
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
- Britain, France, and Italy.
What was a primary motivation for imperialism leading up to World War I?
What was a primary motivation for imperialism leading up to World War I?
- Focus on agricultural expansion and rural development.
- Encouragement of economic cooperation among nations.
- Need to decrease military capabilities in Europe.
- Desire for colonies to enhance national pride and power. (correct)
How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
Which factor best explains the arms race that occurred among European nations?
Which factor best explains the arms race that occurred among European nations?
What was a significant consequence of the alliance system before World War I?
What was a significant consequence of the alliance system before World War I?
Which territory was sought after by France due to nationalism?
Which territory was sought after by France due to nationalism?
Why did Russia seek more territory in Southeast Europe prior to World War I?
Why did Russia seek more territory in Southeast Europe prior to World War I?
What was the primary nationalist group responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the primary nationalist group responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Which event is referred to as 'the spark' that initiated World War I?
Which event is referred to as 'the spark' that initiated World War I?
What was Archduke Franz Ferdinand doing in Sarajevo at the time of his assassination?
What was Archduke Franz Ferdinand doing in Sarajevo at the time of his assassination?
What was one significant outcome of the expansion of European empires prior to World War I?
What was one significant outcome of the expansion of European empires prior to World War I?
Flashcards
Nationalism's role in WWI
Nationalism's role in WWI
Nationalism fueled intense rivalries between nations, leading to conflict.
The Black Hand
The Black Hand
A Serbian nationalist group that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Austrian royal figure, whose assassination sparked WWI.
Assassination in Sarajevo
Assassination in Sarajevo
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Imperial expansion and WWI
Imperial expansion and WWI
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Militarism
Militarism
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Alliance System
Alliance System
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Imperialism
Imperialism
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Nationalism
Nationalism
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Triple Alliance
Triple Alliance
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Triple Entente
Triple Entente
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Central Powers
Central Powers
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Allied Powers
Allied Powers
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Study Notes
Main Causes of the Great War (1914-1918)
- Militarism: Stockpiling of armaments, nations building strong militaries.
- Alliance System: Secret mutual defense agreements; created two opposing camps in Europe.
- Imperialism: Industrialized nations building empires, creating rivalries.
- Nationalism: Extreme pride in one's country, often leading to exclusion of other nations' interests.
Militarism
- Belief that a country must maintain a strong military.
- Driven by advanced industrialization.
- European nations stockpiled weapons.
- "Might makes Right" mentality: Nations with superior weaponry dictated policy.
- Germany's naval expansion against Britain intensified the arms race.
- Increased paranoia of attack, leading to more alliances.
Imperialism
- Expansion of empires by gaining territories.
- Industrialized powers competing for resources and territories.
- Russia and Germany wanted more territory.
- Britain and France held large empires in Africa and Asia.
- Austria-Hungary's expansion into the Balkans exacerbated existing tensions.
Alliances
- Agreements between countries for mutual defense.
- Created two opposing alliances: Triple Entente (Britain, Russia, France) and Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy).
- Alliances escalated conflicts as an attack on one was seen as an attack on the whole alliance.
- Russia sought warm water ports, which created Balkan conflicts with Austria-Hungary.
- France wanted Alsace-Lorraine back from Germany.
- Britain felt threatened by German militarism.
Nationalism
- Strong identification with one's nation/ethnicity/religion.
- Prioritization of national interests over others.
- Intense nationistic rivalries were created.
- Serbian nationalist group ("Black Hand") assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering the war.
The Spark
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Austria-Hungary) and wife visited Sarajevo, Bosnia.
- Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated the Archduke.
- Assassination was a catalyst for the start of the Great War.
- Ferdinand's visit route was changed to avoid earlier planned bombing attacks.
- Princip's actions directly led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.
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