WWI Trivia
What Vocab world aligns with this definition:
The set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual
Ideology
What does the M.A.I.N acronym stand for?
Milatarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Define Imperialism
The practice of stronger states controlling or colonizing foreign land to gain power.
Vocab:
The use of enslaved and/or colonized people for economic gain
Exploitation
What is an example of imperialism that created competition between European Countries
The Scramble for Africa
What is an economic motive for imperialism? Give an example
Raw Materials and New Markets
Example: Scramble for Africa to get rubber, sugar, coffee, and other raw materials
Vocab:
A relationship between two countries to advance common interest
Alliance
What is Militarism, and what is an example of militarism leading up to WWI
Militarism is the buildup of one's army or navy through an increase of spending.
An example of this was Germany rapidly growing their Navy, which prompted France and Britian to follow suit and do the same.
What is a political reason for imperialism?
Give an example
To control foreign territories and increase National pride
Example: The expansion of the Germany and Austria-Hungary empires
How did nationalism lead to the start of WWI
Competition among nations for dominance and power led to conflicts and high tensions between European countries
What were the two major alliances during WWI
Central Power: Austria-Hungry, Germany, Italy
What is a religious motive for imperialism?
To spread Christianity and educate other cultures on European Values
An example is European countries setting up churches / missionaries in their colonies to convert the native people
What was the spark that started WWI
The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
After the Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (Leader of Austria-Hungary), Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia... What role did Alliances play in this situation that led to the outbreak of WWI
Serbia was allies with Russia, and Russia was apart of the Allied Powers Alliance.
Austria-Hungary's' declaration of War on Serbia invertedly meant a declaration of war against the entire Allied Powers Alliance (Russia, France, Britian)
What is an ideological motive for imperialism?
Provide an example
White Man's Burden (The philosophy that it is the job of Europeans to Civilize and Christianize
believing European values are superior to that of other cultures