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What does militarism mean?
What is an alliance?
A union or association formed for mutual benefit.
What does imperialism refer to?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries.
Define nationalism.
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What are Alsace and Lorraine?
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What does Pan-Slavism promote?
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What happened in Sarajevo?
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Who was Gavrilo Princip?
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What is an ultimatum?
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What is the Schlieffen Plan?
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What were the main causes of WWI?
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What is nationalism?
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Provide an example of how nationalism caused WWI.
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Example of how imperialism played into the causes of WWI.
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What is the system of alliances?
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Who were the Allied Powers?
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Study Notes
M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI
- Militarism: Emphasized military power, fostering an environment where countries maintained large standing armies ready for conflict.
- Alliances: Nations formed unions for mutual support, which created a complex web of agreements that could escalate conflicts.
- Imperialism: Strong nations sought to dominate weaker territories politically, economically, and socially, leading to competition and rivalry amongst empires.
- Nationalism: Citizens exhibited strong loyalty to their nations, fueling tensions as ethnic groups within empires, like Austria-Hungary, sought independence.
Key Historical Context
- Alsace and Lorraine: Provinces lost by France to Germany in 1871, symbolizing national pride and a source of ongoing tension; France regained them after WWI.
- Pan-Slavism: Movement encouraging Slavic unity, promoted by Russia to extend its influence in the Balkans and support Slavic aspirations.
Significant Events
- Assassination in Sarajevo: Gavrilo Princip, a member of The Black Hand, assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, triggering the outbreak of WWI.
- Ultimatum to Serbia: Austria-Hungary issued a final demand to Serbia following the assassination, leading to conflict.
Military Strategies
- Schlieffen Plan: German strategy for a quick defeat of France by invading through Belgium, illustrating the aggressive military postures of the time.
Alliances and Powers
- Allied Powers: Comprised Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Russia, united against opposing forces.
- Central Powers: Included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, forming the other side of the conflict.
United States Involvement
- Trigger for U.S. Entry: German unrestricted submarine warfare, including the sinking of the Lusitania, prompted the U.S. to defend neutral shipping rights.
- Isolationism: Following the war, the U.S. adopted a policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts, highlighted by its refusal to join the League of Nations.
War Dynamics
- Total War: This concept refers to the complete mobilization of a nation's resources and population for war efforts, impacting all citizens regardless of their involvement in the military.
- Conscription: Mandatory enlistment of individuals into military service, widely used to bolster armies during the expansive wars of WWI.
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