Causes of World War I: M.A.N.I.A.
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Which of the following best describes the 'double-standard Naval Policy' favored by the United Kingdom prior to World War I?

  • The United Kingdom would only engage in naval expansion if another nation doubled its fleet size first.
  • The United Kingdom's navy would always be double the size of its army in terms of manpower and budget allocations.
  • The United Kingdom's navy should be twice the size of any other two individual nations' combined naval forces.
  • The United Kingdom's navy should be at least twice the size of the next largest naval fleet. (correct)

    • How did colonial wars contribute to the state of military readiness prior to World War I?

  • They led to a reduction in military spending as nations prioritized colonial administration.
  • They promoted peace by demonstrating the destructive consequences of modern warfare.
  • They provided a testing ground for newly developed military technologies, and armies practiced their use. (correct)
  • They resulted in treaties that prevented the use of new technologies in European conflicts.

    • Which technological innovation, among those mentioned in the content, MOST directly impacted the ability to coordinate military actions during World War I?

  • Germ theory
  • Machine gun
  • Steamships
  • Telegraph (correct)

    • Which statement accurately reflects the concept of nationalism?

    <p>It can manifest both as intense pride in one's own nation and as the desire of an ethnic group without a nation to gain independence from a dominant empire. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information given, what was Germany's primary military objective, aside from the size of their army, in the early 1900s?

    <p>To become the dominant sea power, like the UK. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is a key distinction between a 'nation' and a 'state'?

    <p>A nation can be a cultural or ethnic group, while a state has defined political borders and governance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the alliance system in Europe before World War I function?

    <p>It created a system of mutual defense treaties, binding countries to support one another in case of attack. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'War of the Cousins' refers to which of the following?

    <p>The family relations between some of the royalty across nations, like those of the UK and Germany, who were in positions of power at the time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequence of events best describes the relationship between militarism, the naval race, and the outbreak of World War I?

    <p>Militarism, specifically the naval race between the UK and Germany, increased tensions and contributed to the environment that led to World War I. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a 'stateless nation', using the examples provided?

    <p>A group of people sharing a culture or ethnicity that want to form its own independent state but don't have one. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of Pan-Slavism?

    <p>The movement to unite all Slavic peoples of the Balkans into a single state. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the decline of the Ottoman Empire contribute to the tensions preceding World War I?

    <p>It created a power vacuum that competing nations sought to fill, increasing tensions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Eastern Question' in the lead up to World War I?

    <p>The uncertainty surrounding the future of the territories of the crumbling Ottoman Empire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the consequences of imperialism?

    <p>The economic exploitation of resources and labour with a loss of Indigenous culture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the annexation of Bosnia by Austria-Hungary in 1908 a point of tension?

    <p>It angered Serbia, due to the presence of Serbian populations in Bosnia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the UK and France view the rise of new superpowers in the Mediterranean?

    <p>They were concerned it would threaten their access to their colonies through the Suez Canal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Balkans being described as a 'powder keg' in the context of pre-World War I Europe?

    <p>It was a region with a high potential for conflict due to competing nationalisms and great power interests. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the imperialistic expansion of European powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

    <p>A strong desire for territory, resources, cheap labour, power and prestige. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the ‘Scramble for Africa’ on the relationship between European powers?

    <p>It intensified competition and rivalry in the competition for land and resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand important to the beginning of World War I?

    <p>It triggered a series of alliances and declarations of war, quickly escalating the situation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Causes of World War I: M.A.N.I.A.

    • Militarism: A belief in a strong military and the aggressive use of it. Countries invested heavily in their navies and armies.
    • Alliances: Agreements between countries to support each other militarily. These created a chain reaction when conflict occurred.
    • Nationalism: Intense pride in one's country, often leading to aggressive competition with other nations. Ethnic groups within empires wanted their own nations.
    • Imperialism: The policy of expanding a country's territory and influence through colonization. Competition for colonies led to conflict.
    • Assassination: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered a series of events that led to war.

    Key Figures

    • Kaiser Wilhelm II: German Emperor (1859-1941)
    • King George V: King of England (1865-1936)
    • Tsar Nicholas II: Emperor of Russia (1868-1918)

    Map of Europe 1914

    • A map showing the political alliances of European countries in 1914.
    • Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy)
    • Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia)
    • Notice the geographical position of Serbia and its relation to other countries and alliances.

    Cause #1: Militarism - Naval Race

    • Britain had the most powerful navy in the world.
    • Britain relied on its navy for defense and empire management.
    • Britain favored a navy size two times larger than any other naval power.
    • Germany built their own navy trying to challenge Britain's control of the seas.
    • This created a naval arms race between Britain and Germany.
    • By 1914, Britain had 29 Dreadnought battleships and Germany had 18.

    Cause #1: Growth in Armaments

    • Countries' spending on their armies and navies increased significantly from 1890 to 1914.
    • Germany spent the most on its navy in 1910.
    • Major European powers increased their military spending markedly.

    Cause #1: Colonial Wars

    • Colonial wars served as testing grounds for new military technologies, including machine guns, telegraphs, and steamships.
    • The use of advanced weapons in colonial conflicts demonstrated their effectiveness.

    Armies (1914)

    • The Triple Entente alliance had a significantly larger, better trained military than the Triple Alliance.

    Cause #2: Alliances

    • Triple Entente: Britain, France, Russia
    • Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
    • Alliances bound countries to defend each other.

    Cause #3: Nationalism

    • Nationalism involved intense pride in one's country and a desire to protect its customs and culture.
    • Some ethnic groups wanted independence and their own states even when living within larger empires
    • Pan-Slavism: The idea of uniting all Slavic people in the Balkans.
    • The decline of the Ottoman Empire created power vacuums and tensions between European powers.

    Cause #3: The Eastern Question

    • The decline of the Ottoman Empire created questions about the future of territories in the Balkans and surrounding regions.
    • Great powers sought to gain or expand influence.
    • This was a major factor leading up to WWI.

    Cause #4: Imperialism

    • Imperialism is the policy of extending a country’s territory or influence through colonization.
    • Competition for territory and resources (e.g., in Africa) fuelled tensions between European powers.
    • Germany sought more territory/power and expanded its empires.
    • Imperialism was a source of conflict and tension.

    Cause #5: Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    • Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
    • The assassination ignited a chain reaction of declarations of war.
    • Gavrilo Princip, part of a Serbian terrorist group, was responsible for the assassination.

    Catalyst

    • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered a series of events.
    • The assassination triggered a domino effect leading to WWI.

    Responsibility for the War

    • The causes of WWI were complex and involved several countries.
    • Various political cartoon images present different perspectives on this.

    Canada's Response

    • A political cartoon representing Canada's support for Britain in the war.
    • Canada sided with the British Empire during the war.

    Timeline of WWI

    • A timeline showing the sequence of important events leading to the start of the war.
    • Specific dates relating to Austria-Hungary, Russia, Serbia, Germany, and Great Britain's decision to participate in the conflict.
    • Assassination of Ferdinand, ultimatum, mobilization, declarations of war, and invasion.

    Understanding Motives

    • Activities involving researching the goals of major powers during the war.
    • Discussing how the war started and who bore responsibility for the conflict.

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    Explore the key causes of World War I through the M.A.N.I.A. framework. Understand how militarism, alliances, nationalism, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand contributed to the outbreak of war. Study the key figures and the political landscape of Europe in 1914 to grasp the complexities of this historical conflict.

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