Militarism
What is militarism?
the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interest
Define alliances.
A formal agreement between 2 or more states. Allies join forces if one or more of them is attacked.
Define imperialism.
When one country extends its political, economic or cultural authority over another country or region.
Define nationalism.
what is identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations
How did militarism set stage for WW1?
it played a part in ww1 because everyone wanted the biggest and strongest army
How did the alliances drag the countries into war?
One promised to defend each other against the threats of the Allied Powers. This meant that an incident that may have been isolated turned into a much larger war that spread throughout Europe as allies came to each other's aid.
How did imperialism lead countries into war?
As countries like Britain and France expanded their empires, it resulted in increased tensions among European countries.
Detailed example of Nationalism in practice.
any answer saying someone loving there country in a way
3 specific examples of technologies that are developed leading up to or during the war.
machine guns, tankes, and mustard gas
What countries were in the triple alliance?
What countries were in the triple entente?
Triple Alliance: Italy, Austria-Hungary and Germany
Triple Entente: Russia, France and Britain
5 examples of imperialism leading up to the WW1 era?
The Boxer Rebellion in China, the German wars against the Herero people in southwest Africa, the South African War, and Kitchener's conquest of the Egyptian Sudan.
Explain in detail how Nationalism leads nations to bolster their armed forces and encourages war.
What is exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs
When did Germany begin to militarize?
1815-1945
What were the major nations involved in the war?
Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany, The Ottoman Empire, Serbia, Russia, France, Britain.
How did Imperialism cause WWI?
Nations competed for more land, colonies and raw materials. Great Britain and Germany competed industrially, which led to these nations needing more raw materials. Also, Austria-Hungary controlling the Slavic land of Bosnia, which Serbia believed belonged to them.
How did nationalism play a role in the war
Nationalism contributed to WWI by creating competition and tensions between nations, as each sought to assert their independence and power.
Who had the biggest military during ww1
The russians
What countries entered WW1 in order?
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Germany declares war on Russia.
Germany declares war on France.
Britain declares war on Germany.
Austria declares war on Russia.
Japan declares war on Germany.
The U.S. declares war on Germany.
The U.S. declares war on Austria-Hungary.
What are the causes of imperialism?
Exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs, and the spreading of religious beliefs and practices to others.
How did Serbia's nationalism cause the war?
the assassination of the Archduke of Austria in 1914 by a Bosnian Serb and officially triggering the start of the Great War.