Historical Significance
Why were colonies considered important to European countries before WWI?
Colonies provided raw materials, new markets, and increased a country's wealth, power, and prestige.
What continent was at the center of tensions before WWI?
Europe.
What caused European countries to compete for colonies?
Imperialism and the desire for resources and markets
Who was assassinated on June 28, 1914?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What four long-term factors are remembered by the acronym MAIN?
What four long-term factors are remembered by the acronym MAIN?
Why was the naval rivalry between Britain and Germany significant?
It increased tensions and competition between two of Europe's strongest powers.
What alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
The Triple Alliance
What caused Britain and Germany to compete in a naval arms race?
Germany wanted to challenge Britain's naval dominance
What caused tensions between Serbia and Austria-Hungary before the assassination?
Serbian nationalism and Austria-Hungary's control of Slavic populations
Which alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
The Triple Alliance.
Why was Russia's support for Slavic peoples significant?
It increased tensions with Austria-Hungary and strengthened alliances in the Balkans.
What country was Serbia's main supporter before WWI?
Russia
What was a consequence of Serbian nationalism?
Greater conflict with Austria-Hungary
What caused Germany to support Austria-Hungary after the assassination?
Their alliance and Germany's desire to support its ally
What region of Europe was known as the "Powder Keg of Europe" because of its instability?
The Balkans
Why did European countries believe alliances would protect them from war?
They believed allies would discourage enemies from attacking, although alliances ultimately helped spread the war.
What country declared war on Serbia first?
Austria-Hungary.
What was the immediate consequence of the assassination?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
What was a consequence of Russian support for Serbia?
Germany declared war on Russia
What event on June 28, 1914, triggered the start of the July Crisis?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why is the period before WWI considered a turning point in world history?
The tensions and events of this period led to a global war that reshaped nations, borders, and societies.
Which country was blamed by Austria-Hungary for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Serbia
What caused WWI to spread beyond Austria-Hungary and Serbia?
The alliance system
How did the assassination change world history?
It led to a global war that reshaped borders, governments, and societies
After the assassination, which country declared war on Serbia, beginning the chain reaction that led to WWI?
Austria-Hungary