Tangled Alliances
Britain, France, and Russia formed this alliance before World War I.
What is the Triple Enten?
When you don't trust someone you make these with other people to get help attacked so they have your back.
What are alliances?
Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia used to be a part of this empire
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This Archduke and wife were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This individual led the Berlin Conference dividing up the inner interior of Africa.
Who is Otto von Bismark?
This large country farthest east in Europe is an ally to Serbia IF Austria-Hungary should attack.
What is Russia
This is the term that describes a strong nation that dominates other countries politically, economically, and socially.
What is Imperialism?
A term for when one murders a political leader like Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is assasination ?
This city was the site of an assassination which started World War I.
What is Sarajevo?
He was the leader of Germany after forcing out Bismarck from 1890 into WWI. And... to put it more simply was the crazy guy who ended up getting Germany into World War I.
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm II?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy make this alliance before the Great War.
What is the Triple Alliance?
Glorifying the military, keeping and building up a standing army.
What is militarism?
This country was outraged at Austria-Hungary for annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina, and vowed to take it away from them starting at Sarajevo
What is Serbia?
A nationalist Serb who assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
Not quite ready for prime time (probably because he was really out of his prime), this emperor of Austria-Hungary continued to rule rather ineffectively after the assassination of his nephew?
Who is Emperor Franz Joseph
They did not trust Germany or Austria-Hungary so they went behind their backs and made a secret treaty with France.
What is Italy?
This is a fierce pride and strong competitive drive for independence and success of the people in a country
What is nationalism?
Two non Balkan countries who wanted dominance in the Balkans.
What are Russia and Austria-Hungary?
This is the secret organization the assassin belonged to.
What is the Black Hand?
This country had more foreign territory under its control than any other nation on the globe.
What was Great Britain
A-H declares war on Serbia - Russia declares war on AH, Germany declares war on France, Russia declares war on Germany, Germany invade Belgium, Great Britain declares war on Germany.... this is known as a...
What is a domino effect?
It was known as the "Powder Keg" of Europe.
What are the Balkans?
The Great War was in that time period also called what
What is the war that was to end all wars?
What does Austria-Hungary do at first and then what do they end up doing?
They blame Serbia but then even though Serbia makes some concessions and pleas are made for negotions from other countries A-H declares war against Serbia and basically my friends.... this begins the Great War
While a key player.... this Russian Tzar/Csar will evenutally abdicate his throne over two Russian Revolutions and the anger of his people.
Who is Nicholas II?