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What does militarism mean?

  • A policy of glorifying military power (correct)
  • A final demand or statement of terms
  • A sense of unity among the people of a state
  • A union formed for mutual benefit between countries

    • 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.

    <p>A sense of unity binding the people of a state together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Alsace and Lorraine?

    <p>Provinces lost by France to Germany in 1871.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pan-Slavism promote?

    <p>The idea that Slavic peoples should identify with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened in Sarajevo?

    <p>Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Gavrilo Princip?

    <p>A member of a terrorist organization called The Black Hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ultimatum?

    <p>A final demand or statement of terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Schlieffen Plan?

    <p>A plan for a rapid attack against France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main causes of WWI?

    <p>Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the system of alliances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nationalism?

    <p>Strong loyalty and devotion to one’s nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of how nationalism caused WWI.

    <p>Ethnic groups in Austria-Hungary demanded their own national states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is imperialism?

    <p>The practice of extending a country's power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Example of how imperialism played into the causes of WWI.

    <p>European countries competed for territories in Asia and Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is militarism?

    <p>A competition to build powerful militaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the system of alliances?

    <p>Repeated agreements between countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Allied Powers?

    <p>Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Russia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Central Powers?

    <p>Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of alliances?

    <p>To help countries during times of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered WWI?

    <p>The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the causes for America entering into WWI?

    <p>Germans began sinking ships of neutral countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major result of American participation in WWI?

    <p>America returned to isolationism after refusing to join the League of Nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is isolationism?

    <p>Refusing to become involved in the affairs of other countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is total war?

    <p>A war involving complete mobilization of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define conscription.

    <p>The compulsory enlistment for military service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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