The -isms
What is industrialism?
The desire to grow your country's economy through manufacturing.
When was the official starting point of the war?
When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed by a Serbian rebel
President of the US
What is imperialism?
The desire to grow your country's economy through manufacturing.
When did America get involved in the war?
When German Arthur Zimmermann sent a telegram asking Mexico to attack America
Who was Winston Churchill?
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
What is nationalism?
feeling of pride in your country
Germany needed to give up their military
Germany needed to give up their colonies
Created 9 brand new countries remains of the Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires - Finland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
Who was Emperor Hirihoto?
leader of Japan
What is militarism? ________ was created because of militarism?
making sure your military is bigger and stronger than any other country.
The atomic bomb
What was the result of the war?
Much of Europe was completely destroyed and many countries were borderless.
Why was the League of Nations unsuccessful?
America did not join
What was militarism popular?
a. It was cheaper to produce goods because of imperialism.
b. Everyone was very nationalistic and wanted their country to be the best.
What two sets of countries were alliances before WWI?
1. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
2. Great Britain, France, Russia
Why did Adolf Hitler become so popular and rise to power in Germany? (2 reasons)
1. Gave people hope / brought back nationalism
2. Gave the people something to hate - the Jews.