Vocabulary
The compromise between the Austrians and the Hungarians; compensation.
Ausgleich
Who was the new Kaiser of Germany?
Wilhelm II.
What caused the Ausgleich?
The emperor was forced to compromise with the Hungarians after being defeated by Prussia.
What was the Anglo-German Naval Arms Race an example of?
Militarism
Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia? Select THREE correct answers.
They wanted revenge for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
They believed Serbia is supporting nationalist rebels.
Germany gave them a blank check of support.
When two or more countries build up their military stockpiles.
Arms Race
Why were the Russian people upset with the Tsar? Select TWO correct answers.
He was an autocrat who did not care about the people's misery or rights.
He suffered a humiliating lost in a war against Japan.
Who was the Emperor of Austria and the King of Hungary?
Franz Josef
How does nationalism bring Europe closer to war? Select TWO correct answers.
Other nations want to show how much better they are.
Some nations want to break away and form their own countries.
What dragged Great Britain into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium.
A partnership between two or more nations.
Alliances
Who was the new Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II.
Who was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne?
Franz Ferdinand.
Which three countries made up the Triple Entente?
Great Britain
Russia
France
What was Germany's Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France?
Invade through Belgium and stretch French forces thin.
Russian parliament or legislature.
Duma
What did the German Kaiser do to upset Great Britain?
The Anglo-German Arms Race.
What country was Austria-Hungary reliant on?
Germany
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary?
Gavrilo Princip
Why was Russia mobilizing its army?
The preparation of the military for war.
Mobilization
What did the Russian Revolution of 1905 result in?
What caused instability in Austria and in Hungary? What was wrong with their system?
There are two kingdoms, Austria and Hungary, each kingdom decides how to govern themselves.
Both kingdoms have national minorities that want more power.
Austria - gives minorities a voice, but it's chaotic.
Hungary - doesn't give their minorities a voice.
How does imperialism bring Europe closer to war?
Rivalries form to gain control of land across the world. These tensions only make tensions worse.
Was World War One inevitable? If it was not, what cause of war was most important that if taken out there would be no war? If it was, which cause of war do you think was the most serious factor?
Answers will vary based on what each student thinks is the most serious factor. But some general ideas are:
Inevitable - These factors were long in the making and couldn't have been stopped in time.
Not Inevitable - If one of these events were different it couldn't have developed into a larger war.