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Agreements countries make to support each other in wartime or not fight each other in war.
alliances
A form of nationalism, shared by Russia & Serbia. As largest Slavic nation, Russia felt a duty to lead all Slavs to independence, and stood ready to support Serbia in 1914.
Pan-Slavism
Germany's rapid naval expansion and building of the Kiel Canal triggered suspicion and fear in Britain. The responded by increasing their navy. The tension caused by this arms race is an example of which MAIN cause of war?
militarism
Members of this Serbian nationalist group planned and executed the assassination which sparked WWI.
Black Hand
The Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire during WWI was called...
Central Powers
Dominating territory outside of your country's borders for political or economic benefits.
These three countries were part of the pre-war alliance system called the Triple Entente.
France, Russia, and Great Britain
This country was nicknamed the "Sick Man of Europe" because it had lost territory in the Balkan Peninsula due to nationalist revolts for independence.
Ottoman Empire
Franz Ferdinand, heir to this empire, was assasinated.
Austria Hungary
During WWI, the alliance between: France, Russia, Serbia, Belgium, Britain, Italy, Japan, & (eventually) the U.S.
Intense devotion to one's nation or ethnic group (to the point of thinking that group is better than anything considered "other") or desire for independence from foreign rule.
nationalism
Imperialistic/nationalistic tensions were high between France and Germany over this border region between the countries. Germany took control of it in 1870, and France dreamed of taking it back.
Alsace Lorraine
Italy joined the Allied powers in 1915 with the goal of gaining land from Austria along the __________ Coast, in the Balkan Peninsula.
Dalmatian Coast
The assassin, who fired the fatal shots, killing both Franz Ferdinand and Sophie.
Gavrilo Princip
The nickname given to Germany's full (monetary) support of Austria, which seemed to be Germany's way of pushing Austria to strike against Serbia.
blank check
Germany's desires to take over more land, at Russia's expense is an example of this tension:
imperialism
Ethnic minorities under Austro-Hungarian rule desire for independence is a reflection of this tension
nationalism
These 3 countries were members of the pre-war alliance system known as the Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria Hungary, Italy
In response to the assassination, Austria-Hungary sent Serbia an __________, demanding their military be allowed to enter the country to find and arrest the conspirators.
ultimatum
Plan of attack designed to avoid a two-front war, where Germany should move against France first, and defeat it quickly, while Russia slowly mobilized its army.
Schlieffen Plan
The glorification of the military and warfare contributing to an arm race. This tension paints war in romantic colors, making them think it is a grand adventure.
Militarism
Germany's Hymn of Hate (below)is an example of which MAIN tension? "Hate by water, and hate by land; hate of the heart and hate of the hand; We love as one; we hate as one; We have but one foe alone- France”
nationalism (patriotism on steriods)
The empires of Austria, Russia, and Ottoman all wanted to imperialize this peninsula. The people living on this peninsula desired nationalistic self-determination (independence). Hence, the region was called the "Powder Keg" of Europe.
Balkan Peninsula
Many Serbs in this territory, annexed by Austria in 1908 wanted nationalistic self-determination (independence). They viewed Austrians as foreign imperializing oppressors. (hint-capital was Sarajevo)
Bosnia
This country joined the Allied Powers in 1914 with the goal of expanding territory by taking over German colonies in the Pacific
Japan