Causes of WWI
This term describes the buildup of armed forces and stockpiling of weapons before World War I.
What is militarism?
Which country’s declaration of war on Serbia triggered a series of alliance-based mobilizations?
What is Austria-Hungary?
The Triple Entente included Britain, France, and this country.
What is Russia?
The assassination of this Austro-Hungarian leader sparked the start of World War I.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary issued this set of demands to Serbia, which Serbia partially refused.
What is an ultimatum?
Germany and Austria-Hungary were known as this during the war.
What are the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were part of this pre-war alliance.
What is the Triple Alliance?
The region known as the "powder keg of Europe" due to rising tensions.
What are the Balkans?
Italy initially stayed neutral but later joined this side.
What are the Allies?
Russia’s support for Serbia was an example of this type of pride and loyalty to one’s nation or ethnic group.
What is nationalism?
The secret Serbian group that planned Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.
What is the Black Hand?
The alliance system meant that a war between two countries quickly involved many more. This is called a __________ effect.
What is a domino?
The competition for colonies and global dominance is known as this.
What is imperialism?
The month and year World War I officially began.
What is July 1914?
What was the main danger of the alliance system in Europe?
What is the potential for a small conflict to escalate into a larger war?