Militarism
What is the definition of militarism?
The policy of making a country's armed forces very strong. Military interests dominate government policy.
What is the definition of alliances?
A close association of nations for the achievement of common objectives, or a group of countries united for the purpose of joint military protection.
What is the definition of imperialism?
Extending the rule of authority of one country over other countries.
What is the definition of nationalism?
Feeling of patriotism and pride for one's country, and/or desire of a people to preserve their own language, religion, and traditions.
What is no man's land?
The area between the trenches.
What is an arms race?
When two or more countries are in competition to become the best equipped military.
Who are the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
Triple Alliance= Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente= France, Russia, Britain
What was imperialism a result of?
Industrialization
What terrorist organization was created out of the feelings of nationalism?
Black Hand
What is the Battles of Attrition?
Neither side could overpower the other, thus each side simply tried to wear the other side down in order to outlast them.
Which nation/empire had the best army? (not biggest)
Germany
What was Germany trying to avoid by planning the Schlieffen Plan?
A two-front war: Germany did not want to fight France and Russia at the same time.
How did imperialism play a role in World War 1?
Nations would compete for territories.
What is the second type of nationalism?
Within an ethnic group that does not have its own country.- these groups desire to be liberated from a different dominant ethnic group.
What is trench-foot?
The unsanitary conditions in the cold, damp trenches on the battlefields of the Great War were so dire they gave rise to a medical condition, “trench foot" - blisters, blotchy skin, redness on foot.
Why was the military so important during this time?
Military power was glorified. As tensions grew, empires were expanding their armies.
Arms race was a result= increased suspicions and made war more likely
Why did Britain declare war on Germany?
Britain agreed to protect the neutrality of Belgium. Germany invaded Belgium in an attempt to attack France.
What is the difference between imperialism and colonialism?
Colonialism is the establishment of a colony in a foreign land, while imperialism is one country taking over another country or region by force or coercion.
Why was nationalism intense in the Balkans?
Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia. The Serbs in Bosnia were upset. Serbia wanted to take over Bosnia. The Slav groups in Bosnia resented being under Austrian control.
What is trench warfare?
A type of combat in which the opposing sides attack, counterattack, and defend from relatively permanent systems of trenches dug into the ground.