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What is imperialism?
What does nationalism mean?
Pride in one's own country
What was militarism?
What countries made up the Triple Alliance?
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What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
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What happened in the Russo-Japanese War?
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What was the significance of the Dreadnought battleship?
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What does the term Dual Alliance refer to?
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What led to the formation of the Dual Entente?
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What was the Entente Cordiale?
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What is splendid isolation?
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What does the term Blank Check refer to?
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What was the Moroccan Crisis I?
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What were the Balkan Wars primarily about?
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Study Notes
Key WWI Terms
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Imperialism: Competition among European nations for colonies in Africa and Asia fueled tensions and jealousy among powers.
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Nationalism: A strong sense of pride in one's country led to competition for land and power, causing nations to form alliances and build militaries.
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Militarism: European countries significantly expanded their military capabilities, including infantry and navy. This arms buildup heightened suspicions and readiness for war.
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Triple Alliance: The alliance formed pre-WWI between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy; viewed as provocative in the build-up to the conflict.
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Triple Entente: The alliance among France, Russia, and Great Britain that emerged as a counterbalance to the Triple Alliance and escalated tensions in Europe.
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Russo-Japanese War: The 1904-1905 conflict where Russia faced defeat against Japan, resulting in weakened Russian power and a search for allies, notably France.
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Dreadnought: A revolutionary British battleship that transformed naval warfare, intensifying the naval arms race, particularly between Germany and Britain.
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Dual Alliance: The alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, representing an early collaboration that created mutual distrust among European nations.
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Dual Entente: The alliance formed between France and Russia, which laid the groundwork for the Triple Entente by countering Germany's influence.
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Entente Cordiale: The agreement between Britain and France that consolidated their relations in the face of growing German power.
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Splendid Isolation: Britain's policy of avoiding foreign conflicts in the 1800s, which became unsustainable as Europe’s power dynamics changed.
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Blank Check: An assurance of support from one country to another in cases of conflict. This occurred pre-WWI between Germany and Austria-Hungary, and France's support for Russia.
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Moroccan Crisis I: A German attempt to provoke France by encouraging rebellion in Morocco, which solidified the Franco-British alliance in response.
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Balkan Wars: Conflicts within the Balkans over Serbian independence from Austria-Hungary heightened regional tensions and contributed to the WWI outbreak.
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The Black Hand: A Serbian nationalist group that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering a series of events leading to the outbreak of WWI.
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Schlieffen Plan: Germany's military strategy anticipating a quick victory over France before turning to Russia, which ultimately failed and led to a prolonged conflict.
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Willy-Nicky Telegrams: Correspondence between German Kaiser Wilhelm II and Russian Tsar Nicholas II aimed at de-escalating tensions, later undermined by escalating military actions.
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Dive into the key terms related to World War I with these flashcards. Understand concepts like imperialism and nationalism, which played crucial roles in the tensions leading up to the war. Perfect for students looking to grasp the ideological landscape of this pivotal historical moment.
