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What does the acronym M.A.N.I.A. stand for in the context of WWI?

  • Militarism
  • Alliances
  • Nationalism
  • All of the above (correct)

What was Militarism?

The policy of building up a strong military to prepare for war.

What were the two major alliances during WWI?

Triple Entente and Triple Alliance.

What is Nationalism?

<p>Extreme pride in one's country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Imperialism in the context of WWI.

<p>The domination by one country over another in the political, economic, or cultural life of the dominated country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Assassination refer to in the context of WWI?

<p>The deliberate murder of a high-ranking government official.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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M.A.N.I.A. - Causes of WWI

  • Acronym M.A.N.I.A. represents the primary causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Assassination.
  • Each cause contributed significantly to the onset of the war.

Militarism

  • Militarism involved a significant build-up of military forces, fostering an arms race among nations.
  • Countries aimed to strengthen their armed forces for defense and national interests, leading to increased tensions.

Alliances

  • Alliances entailed agreements between nations for mutual support during conflicts.
  • Major alliances included the Triple Entente (Allies) with Great Britain, France, and Russia, and the Triple Alliance (Central Powers) with Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
  • The formation of these alliances heightened suspicions and conflict readiness among countries.

Nationalism

  • Nationalism is characterized by intense pride in one’s nation, often accompanying symbols like flags and anthems.
  • The influence of the French Revolution spread nationalist sentiments across Europe.
  • Ethnic groups sought independence, fueling conflict with imperial powers and increasing national rivalries.

Imperialism

  • Imperialism refers to the domination of one country over another politically, economically, or culturally.
  • Driven by the Industrial Revolution, nations like Great Britain, Germany, and France pursued foreign markets for natural resources, intensifying global competition and colonial conflicts.

Assassination

  • Assassination is the intentional killing of a prominent official to influence political events.
  • The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife by the Serbian nationalist group, the Black Hand, on June 28, 1914, is viewed as the immediate trigger for WWI.
  • The belief that Bosnia should belong to Serbia fueled the nationalist sentiments and led to a declared expansion of conflict.

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