Imperialism and WWI Flashcards

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What are the causes of WWI represented by the acronym 'MANIA'?

Alliance Systems (correct)

Militarism (correct)

Nationalism (correct)

Imperialism (correct)

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)

How did militarism lead to WWI?

The glorification of military power led to fear and suspicion as nations became more willing to use military force to attain their national goals.

How did alliance systems cause WWI?

Secret alliances were formed prior to the outbreak of the war, leading to nations protecting one another after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

How did imperialism cause WWI?

Nations competed for more land, colonies, and raw materials, leading to tensions. Signup and view all the answers

How did nationalism cause WWI?

Strong nationalism in Germany and France, especially over territories like Alsace-Lorraine, contributed to tensions. Signup and view all the answers

What sparked WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophi by a Serbian nationalist group known as the 'Black Hand'. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Gavrilo Princip?

A Serbian nationalist responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Signup and view all the answers

What does genocide refer to?

A deliberate attempt to destroy an entire religious or ethnic group. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Armenian Massacre?

A mass execution and imprisonment of Christian Armenians in the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'The Sick Man of Europe' refer to?

The Ottoman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Balkan Powder Keg' refer to?

The Balkans as a site of continuous upheaval and conflict. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triple Alliance?

An alliance between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triple Entente?

An alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Allied Powers in WWI?

An alliance including Britain, France, Russia, and later joined by Italy and the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Central Powers?

An alliance primarily consisting of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

An attack plan by Germans for a quick strike against France through Belgium. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Eastern Front refer to in WWI?

The region along the German-Russian Border where battles occurred between Russians, Serbs, and Germans. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Western Front refer to in WWI?

The region of Northern France where the Allies and Central Powers battled. Signup and view all the answers

What does stalemate mean in the context of WWI?

A deadlock on the Western Front. Signup and view all the answers

Which weapon was most responsible for the stalemate on the Western Front during WWI?

Machine Gun. Signup and view all the answers

What is trench warfare?

A form of combat in which soldiers fight from deeply dug trenches. Signup and view all the answers

What is trench foot?

A disease caused by standing in cold, wet trenches for long periods. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes of WWI

Major contributing factors included Militarism, Alliance Systems, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Militarism

Glorification of military strength led to heightened fear and suspicion among nations.
An arms race intensified, notably between Britain and Germany, as they expanded their militaries.

Alliance Systems

Secret alliances were created before WWI, leading to various nations aiding each other post-assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Example: Russia protected Serbia against Austria-Hungary following the assassination.

Imperialism

Competing for land, colonies, and resources caused tension among nations.
The competition for raw materials was particularly intense between Great Britain and Germany.
Austria-Hungary's control over Bosnia sparked Serbian nationalism.

Nationalism

Strong nationalism in Germany and France fueled tensions, particularly over territory like Alsace-Lorraine.
Pan-Slavism fostered Serbian nationalists' expectations for Russian support against Austria-Hungary.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The assassination by the Serbian nationalist group "Black Hand" triggered the outbreak of WWI.

Gavrilo Princip

Identified as the Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Genocide

Defined as a deliberate attempt to eliminate an entire religious or ethnic group.

Armenian Massacre

Systematic extermination of Christian Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, resulting in 1.5 million deaths.

"The Sick Man of Europe"

Term referring to the declining Ottoman Empire, beset by internal ethnic and religious conflicts.

"Balkan Powder Keg"

The Balkans were characterized by turmoil and conflict, leading to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Triple Alliance

Military alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy prior to WWI.

Triple Entente

Alliance formed between Great Britain, France, and Russia before the war.

Allied Powers

Coalition of Britain, France, and Russia, later joined by Italy, the U.S., and others during WWI.

Central Powers

Alliance consisting of Germany and Austria-Hungary, opposed to the Allies during the war.

Schlieffen Plan

German military strategy for a swift attack on France via Belgium; faced resistance, leading to prolonged trench warfare.

Eastern Front

WWI battlefield along the German-Russian border where Russians and Serbs engaged German and Austro-Hungarian forces.

Western Front

Northern France battleground location where Allies and Central Powers faced off in trench warfare.

Stalemate

Describes the deadlock experienced mainly on the Western Front, hindering military advances.

Key Weapon of Stalemate

The machine gun was a significant factor contributing to the stalemate on the Western Front.

Trench Warfare

Combat conducted from dugout trenches, characterized by harsh conditions including disease and lack of hygiene.

Trench Foot

A debilitating condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold and wet environments in trenches.

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Explore the key causes of World War I through engaging flashcards. Learn about militarism, alliance systems, nationalism, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. These flashcards are perfect for understanding the historical context behind the war.