World History: The Black Hand

The primary objective of the Black Hand was the creation of a Greater Serbia through violence.

The assassination led Austria-Hungary to blame Serbia, resulting in a declaration of war that triggered alliances and escalated the conflict.

Nationalism fueled desires for territorial expansion and independence, particularly in the Balkans, creating deep tensions among nations.

<p>The major alliances were the Triple Entente (Allied Powers) and the Central Powers, which defined the opposing sides in the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chain reaction resulted in a series of declarations of war, ultimately leading to a full-scale global conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A stalemate occurs when neither side can make a decisive advance, resulting in a deadlock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Machine guns and poison gas were two new weapons used during WWI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imperialism created competition among European powers for colonies and resources, exacerbating rivalries and conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imperialism contributed to tensions between nations, as countries competed for colonies and resources, which heightened rivalries and conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nationalism instilled a sense of pride and competition among nations, leading to aggressive foreign policies and a desire for territorial expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The alliances, particularly the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente, created a divide in Europe that turned localized conflicts into a full-scale war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary triggered the war, as it set off a chain reaction of alliances and mobilizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Militarism led countries to invest heavily in arms and prepare for war, resulting in an arms race that escalated military conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The assassination exacerbated tensions, prompting Austria-Hungary to issue an ultimatum to Serbia, which ultimately led to the declaration of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nationalism created a desire for independence among various ethnic groups, leading to tensions as countries like Serbia sought to expand their influence over territories like Bosnia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components of the Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Countries like Britain, Germany, and France were engaged in fierce competition for overseas markets and territories, driven by the economic needs generated by the Industrial Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ignited existing tensions and alliances, leading to the outbreak of World War I as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I as part of the Triple Alliance bolstered the Central Powers and expanded the conflict into the Middle East.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The increase in manufacturing due to the Industrial Revolution drove European nations to seek new markets and resources in Africa, sparking fierce competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-determination empowered ethnic groups to strive for independence and the establishment of sovereign states based on shared language and political ideals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The annexation of Bosnia by Austria-Hungary in 1908 created resentment in Serbia, which believed that Bosnia should be part of their territory, contributing to regional conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers