Causes of WWI
When Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia responded by increasing its military forces, prompting Germany to also prepare for war. This situation best illustrates which cause of World War I?
Alliance
One of the most ominous territories was located in between the two enemy trenches that soldiers had to run through. What was this land called?
No Man's Land
When the US officially joined WWI, what group of people began to experience an increase in prejudice, hatred, and violence?
Germans
Germany had the strongest army due to having military on the ground, land, sea. This situation best illustrates which cause of WWI?
Militarism
Name a country that was part of the Triple Alliance
**Hint - They were the enemy
Russia
Ottoman Empire
Austria - Hungary
Which country pulled out of WWI by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany that gave Germany many resources for the war and felt like a betrayal to the Allied Powers?
Russia
Pride in one's nation. This best illustrates which cause of WWI?
Nationalism
A situation in which neither side can make progress or win, often used in military contexts
Stalemate
Who intercepted the telegram sent to Mexico from Germany asking for a mutual alliance?
Great Brittain
Taking over one's country for raw materials, power, spread of Christianity, ect. This best illustrates which cause of WWI?
Imperialism
Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
What is this called?
Propaganda
Who was the heir to the throne that was assassinated that "sparked" WWI to begin?
**Bonus - Which country was he killed in?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
**Bonus - Bosnia
Russian Emperor
Czar