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This country had the largest and best land army
Germany
In 1894 what country make an alliance with Russia?
France
This refers to the period of time before WWI when many nations were claiming territories in Africa
Scramble for Africa
This type of nationalism caused many individuals around the border of Austria-Hungary to rebel because they did not feel they belonged with Austria-Hungary
Ethnic nationalism
What terrorist group was the assassin of Franz Ferdinand a part of?
Black Hands
Militarism Definition
Rapid increase in size and strength of national armies and navies
How/why did Britain enter WWI
They had an alliance to protect Belgium's neutrality
Imperialism Definition
What is when a stronger country dominates another country/region to gain power and authority
Nationalism Defintion
Extreme pride and loyalty for one's country
What country was Archduke Franz Ferdinand soon to be ruler of?
Austria-Hungary
When two or more countries are fighting for the most military power by spending more money to acquire the most advanced fighting force
What is Arms Race
What was the purpose of these alliances?
What is to protect each other and maintain balance of power
How did many nations justify their imperialistic motivations?
They wanted to civilize indigenous peoples
This country had a lot of nationalism and was accused of being the reason for the assassination of an Archduke
Serbia
What was the motivation of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Ethnic nationalists in Bosnia (part of Austria Hungary at the time) did not want to be part of Austria-Hungary- wanted to be part of Serbia because they were ethnic Slavs
This is the nation that Germany marched through on the way to invading France.
Belgium
Who was in the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente? (half points for one alliance)
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente: Russia, France, Great Britain
Why did Germany have less colonies than some of the other world powers?
They unified later than the others- by the time they were a world power much of the world was already colonized
Who was the ruler of Germany at the start of World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
Why did Germany act aggressively instead of diplomatically at the start of WWI? What was the military plan called and why was it important?
They had to act fast because the Schlieffen Plan called for them to attack France first and then Russia (before they could mobilize) so they could avoid fighting a war on two fronts
How did the alliances cause WW1?
When the conflict began, when one country went to war, so did all of their allies who were apart of their secret alliances. Consequently, multiple countries were at war.
How did Imperialism cause WW1?
Countries wanted colonies- for example Germany saw a warfare as a way to take countries from British and French Empires
What did Austria-Hungary do before invading Serbia? Why?
Sent them an ultimatum. Less blame for starting a war
What was the immediate cause of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?
Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia