Militarism
Militarism is…
What is: The belief in building up a strong military to prepare for war.
What is an alliance?
What is: A formal agreement between countries to support each other in case of conflict.
What is imperialism?
What is: The policy of expanding a country's power and influence through colonization or military force
What is nationalism?
What is: A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or ethnic group.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What is: The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
Which country had the largest army in Europe before World War I?
What is: Germany.
What was the name of the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
What is: The Triple Alliance
True or False:
Imperialism led European nations to compete for colonies, which increased tensions before WW1
What is: True.
How did nationalism contribute to the rivalry between France and Germany before World War I?
What is: Both nations were motivated by national pride and historical grievances.
In which year was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
What is: 1914.
Name one technological advancement in military weapons leading up to World War I
What are: Machine Guns, Steamships, Tanks, Submarines, etc.
How did alliances increase the likelihood of a large-scale war in 1914?
What is: When one country was attacked, allied countries were obligated to join, pulling many nations into the conflict.
Name one continent where European countries practiced imperialism before World War I
What is: Africa or Asia.
How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
What Is: Nationalist movements in the Balkans sought independence, leading to conflicts that drew in larger powers.
Which empire did Franz Ferdinand’s assassination directly impact?
What is: Austria-Hungary.
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
What is: Nations competed to build larger militaries, increasing tensions and creating a sense of inevitability about war.
Which 3 countries made up the Triple Entente?
What is: France, Russia, and Great Britain?
How did imperialism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
What is: Rivalries over colonies and resources increased tensions between European powers.
How did nationalism create conflicts between ethnic groups in Europe before World War I?
What is: Different ethnic groups wanted independence or unification with others, leading to tensions within empires.
After the assassination, which country did Austria-Hungary blame and declare war on?
What is: Serbia.
What was the naval arms race, and which two countries were the main competitors?
What is: A race to build the most powerful navy, primarily between Germany and Britain
How did the alliances change during World War I?
What is: Italy switched sides to join the Allies, and new countries like the U.S. joined the Allied Powers.
Name the conference where European powers divided Africa into colonies.
What is: The Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
How did nationalism in Serbia specifically contribute to World War I?
What is: Serbian nationalism inspired the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, leading to Austria-Hungary's retaliation and triggering the war.
Why was Franz Ferdinand’s assassination a significant event in Europe at the time?
What Is: It was the spark that triggered a series of alliances and declarations of war, leading to World War I.