World War I: Causes and Alliances

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Match the following alliances with their member countries during World War I:

Central Powers = Germany, Austria-Hungary = Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary Triple Entente = Britain, France, Russia = Britain, France, Russia

Match the following causes to their descriptions during World War I:

Imperialism = Competition for colonies and resources, creating tension. Nationalism = Intense patriotism and belief in national superiority. Militarism = Building up military strength and glorifying war. Alliance System = Nations forming mutual defense agreements.

Match the following Balkan regions with their descriptions:

Serbia = Sought to unite Slavic peoples; target of Austria-Hungary. Bosnia = Annexed by Austria-Hungary, causing resentment. Albania = Gained independence prior to WWI, contributing to regional instability. Bulgaria = Sought territorial gains in the Balkan Wars.

Match the descriptions to the events:

First Balkan War = Balkan nations defeat the Ottoman Empire. Second Balkan War = War among Balkan countries over territory. Annexation of Bosnia = Austria-Hungary’s action inflames Serbian nationalists. Assassination of Ferdinand = Event that triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. Signup and view all the answers

Match the political concepts with their descriptions:

Pan-Slavism = Movement to unite Slavic peoples. Imperialism = Domination of colonies for resources and power. Militarism = Belief in maintaining a strong military. Diplomacy = Negotiations between nations. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following countries with their pre-war goals:

Germany = Sought a larger global empire and naval power. Austria-Hungary = Aimed to suppress nationalism within its empire. Britain = Strived to maintain naval supremacy and protect its empire. France = Desired to regain territories lost in previous conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following alliances to their primary goals:

Triple Alliance = Protect members from attack by other powers. Triple Entente = Counterbalance the growing power of the Central Powers. Allied Powers = Defeat the Central Powers. Central Powers = Maintain territorial integrity and expand influence. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leaders with their countries:

Kaiser Wilhelm II = Germany Franz Joseph I = Austria-Hungary Tsar Nicholas II = Russia David Lloyd George = Britain Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their impacts:

Assassination of Ferdinand = Triggered Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia. German invasion of Belgium = Led to Britain declaring war on Germany. Formation of Alliances = Divided Europe into opposing camps prior to WWI. Rise of Nationalism = Increased tensions between nations. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strategies with their descriptions:

Schlieffen Plan = German plan to quickly defeat France then attack Russia. Naval Blockade = British strategy to cut off supplies to Germany. Trench Warfare = Defensive warfare leading to long stalemates. Propaganda = Used to rally public support to the war. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following long-term issues in Europe that led to World War I with contributing factor:

Competition for colonies = Imperialism Arms race = Militarism Desire for self-determination = Nationalism Secret agreements = Alliance System Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their significance in the lead-up to World War I:

Balkans = Region of ethnic tensions and territorial disputes. Alsace-Lorraine = Territory disputed between France and Germany. Ottoman Empire = Weakening empire created power vacuum in the Balkans. North Africa = Site of imperialist competition among European powers. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following assassinations with their motivations:

Archduke Franz Ferdinand = Triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. Gavrilo Princip = Serbian nationalist. Austria-Hungary = Wanted to punish Serbia. Black Hand = Secret military society. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts to their definitions:

Propaganda = Information used to promote a political cause. Militarism = Belief in the necessity of a strong military. Nationalism = Identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests. Imperialism = Policy of extending a nation’s power over other territories. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their consequences:

First Balkan War = Increased tensions between Balkan states. Second Balkan War = Further destabilized the Balkans. Assassination of Ferdinand = Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. German invasion of Belgium = Britain declared war on Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What was World War I?

World War I was a major conflict involving the world's great powers, divided into the Allies and Central Powers.

Who were the major Allies?

The Allies included the British Empire, France, and the Russian Empire.