Factors that led to War
European powers built up massive armies and navies, leading to an aggressive arms race
Militarism
This Archduke was assassinated, which led to the beginning of WWI
Franz Ferdinand
Formal defense agreements divided Europe into rival camps. The Triple Entente included France, Russia, and Great Britain. The Triple _____ included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Alliances
The 19 year old assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip
Powerful nations competed fiercely for global colonies, trade markets, and wealth
Imperialism
Country blamed by Austria-Hungary for the assassination
Serbia
Intense national pride and desires for independence caused severe instability, particularly in the Balkan region
Nationalism
The city that the assassination took place in
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina