Causes 2
What is Militarism?
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military, and be prepared to defend their country.
What were alliances used for?
Countries began to uses alliances when other countries were trying to attack
What was Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force
What was Nationalism?
The identification with one's own nation and support for its interests
List two technologies that were used in World War I
Heavy artillery, machine guns, tanks, motorized transport vehicles, high explosives, chemical weapons, airplanes, field radios and telephones, dreadnought
What does it mean to mobilize?
It means to to get ready for war and deploy troops
Why did Serbia want land from Albania?
Albania had a coast which Serbia did not have, so if they took control over Albania, they would have a navy.
How would industrialization determine the nature of World War I?
This meant that the war would see more modern weapons and tactics
Which countries were in the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Which countries were in the Allies alliance?
France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan and later, the United States
What was the handling of the punishment for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The Blank Cheque
Which Austria-Hungary leader was killed by the Black Hand?
Franz Ferdinand
What was Germany’s attempt to assert her influence around the world?
Weltpolitik
How did Britain enter the war?
Britain entered the war due to the fact that they had to defend Belgium.
What was an economic cause of World War 1?
Uneven Increase in industrial power created economic tensions, need for neo-mercantilism which creates need for resources, increased trade led to Germany’s need for a large Navy
Expansion of empires for resources (in territorial as well)