Militarism
What Country had the strongest Navy
Great Britain
Triple Alliance
United Germany, Austria-Hungary and
Italy
What was the purpose for imperialism
The quest to build empires
Did Nationalism lead to the formation of new countries
yes
What year was Franz Ferdinand assassinated
1914
What did countries want to protect from other nations
oversea colonies
Triple Entente
Great Britain, France and Russia
Who had the biggest Empire before WW1 started
Great Britain
Where was Nationalism most prominent
southeastern Europe
Attack on Neutral Belgium
Massive ______ ______ in European countries, late 1800s and early 1900s
military buildup
The believe during this time period was no __________ would attack another, because allies would join fight
One Nation
What created high tensions in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Imperialism
Strong devotion to one’s _______ _______ or culture, increased in late 1800s
national group
What two fronts did Germany face war from
Russia in the east and France to the west
What did countries do to prepare themselves
Growed Powers and Armed Forces
The four Allied Powers
Russia, France, Great Britain and Serbia
What did Imperialism Lead to
cultural suppression, political domination, and the exploitation of resources and workers.
When was nationalism firmly established
19th century
What year was there a failed assassination attempt on Franz Ferdinand
1914
What was a new danger militarism created
Minor disagreements had potential to turn to armed conflict
The three Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire
What four countries vied to become great imperial nations
Germany, France, Russia and Great Britain
What Empire where many ethnics groups trying to break free from
Ottoman Empire
What was the largest Animal used in WW1
Elaphants