Militarism
THIS is the belief that a country should maintain a strong military, have advanced (and often excessive) arms and technology, and must be prepared to use it aggressively to promote or defend its national interests.
Militarism
These countries were a part of the Triple Alliance:
Germany, Austria-Hungary, & Italy (Ottoman Empire also accepted)
_________ is a belief or policy of extreme patriotism toward one’s country.
Nationalism
Often characterized by the creation & collection of colonies, ________ is the practice of extending a country’s power and influence in a region (or the world) by force.
Imperialism
On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on ______. Within six weeks, the tangled web of alliances would unravel and all of Europe would be at war.
Serbia
To prove the impact militarism had on European governments between 1890 to 1913, one only needs to look at the increase of _________:
Military Spending
These countries were a part of the Triple Entente.
Britain, France, & Russia
Nationalism united this country against France following the Franco-Prussian War.
Germany
By the 1880s, most of the world had been claimed by a European nation. In fact, only one area had remained free of any major European influence:
Africa
Austria-Hungary maintained control over _______, a region that Serbia hoped to occupy as well.
Bosnia
the Germany army was efficient, orderly, and class-based, as officers were drawn from the land-owning nobility. This was based on old _________ tradition & experience.
Prussian
There were five major alliances that were in place prior to war erupting. The five major alliances were:
Russia & Serbia, Germany & Austria, France & Russia, Britain & France & Belgium, Japan & Britain
Nationalism harmed this country due to the many language & ethnic groups that lived within the borders of the country.
Austria-Hungary
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the British Empire established colonies across the globe. Britain held colonies in ________, _______, ________, and even the notable 13 __________. (Continents)
Southeast Asia (India), Africa, Australia, 13 colonies of North America
Tensions continued to heighten between the two nations until Austria-Hungary issued the __________ to their Serbian neighbors. The __________ presented the Serbian with a list of demands.
“July Ultimatum”
The German military leaders directly advised the ______, who was the supreme commander of the army and maintained the final decision in all military matters. Germany’s elected parliament, the _______, had no control over military affairs.
Kaiser & Reichstag
War first began when _________ declared war on ________.
Austria & Serbia
Nationalism first appeared during the outbreak of this revolution, which consisted of killing the monarch.
The French Revolution
Fearing national rivalries over the control Africa would result in expensive and unnecessary warfare, a conference was held in ___________ in 1884 to provide for the orderly “carving up” of Africa among the European powers.
Berlin, Germany
On (What Date?), the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was murdered while visiting the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia, a land under the control of Austria-Hungary.
June 28th, 1914
Between 1890 - 1913, Great Britain’s military spending increased by 117%, France by 92%, Germany, by ______ %, and Austria-Hungary by 160%.
158%
Once Britain declared war back on Germany, this country was pulled into the mix of World War I outbreak.
Japan
How was Nationalism a cause of World War I?
Many people believed in their nation’s superiority which led to tension when that was challenged by other countries.
Before being renamed as World War I, The war was known as "____________".
"The War to end all Wars"
The Serbians accepted all conditions of the July Ultimatum except one - What was it?
They refused to allow Austria- Hungary to play any part in an investigation over Ferdinand’s assassination.