Causes of World War I
What caused countries to build stronger armies and weapons?
Militarism
What alliance included France, Britain, and Russia?
The Allies
Who was assassinated in Sarajevo?
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is a trench?
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A long narrow ditch used by soldiers
What does B stand for in BRAT?
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Blame
What system divided Europe into groups of countries?
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Alliances
What alliance included Germany and Austria-Hungary?
Central Powers
Which country did Germany invade to reach France?
Belgium
What was the area between trenches called?
No Man’s Land
What kind of reparations did Germany have to make?
Pay millions of dollars to the winning sides
What was the competition for colonies and power called?
Imperialism
Which country declared war on Serbia?
Austria-Hungary
Why did Britain enter the war?
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Germany invaded Belgium
Name one problem soldiers had in the trenches.
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Mud / rats / disease / poisonous water
What happened to their army?
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Limited number of soldiers, no heavy machines, etc...
What was great pride in one’s country called?
Nationalism
Which country supported Serbia?
Russia
What was Germany’s plan at the beginning of the war?
Defeat France first, then fight Russia
Why did soldiers gain very little land during trench warfare?
Because both sides defended their trenches and fighting was difficult
What does T stand for?
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Territory, the lost 13% of their territory overseas
What event triggered World War I in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did the war become larger so quickly?
Because countries had alliances
Why did Germany want to defeat France quickly?
Because Russia would take longer to prepare for war
Why did trench warfare make the war last longer?
Because many soldiers died, and little land was gained
How did the Treaty of Versailles change Germany?
Germany lost land, military power, and had to pay reparations and accept blame.