Alliances
What was the Triple Alliance?
The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy prior to the beginning of WWI
Define 'Nationalism'
Nationalism refers to a loyalty for ones country (nation)
Define 'Imperialism'
The policy of an empire by which it gains land by conquest and rules other countries, or dominates them as colonies, usually to gain economic benefits, resources or political powers
When was the death or Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
June 28Th 1914
What was the Triple Entente?
The alliance formed between Britain, France, and Russia prior to the beginning of WWI
Was nationalism a long-term or a short-term cause for WWI?
Long-term. Tensions due to Nationalism built over decade prior to the start of WWI.
Was imperialism a long-term or short term cause of WWI?
Long-term. Imperialism involved intense competition for colonies, markets, and resources in Africa and Asia, fostering deep-seated rivalries among European powers that built slowly
Who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip, a 19-year-old Bosnian Serb
What was the dual alliance?
The dual alliance was the alliance formed by Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1879 due to growing suspicions from other nations
How might nationalism have inspired Australians to participate in WWI?
Australia had only become independant from Britain in 1901 meaning Australians still felt very 'British.' With Britain gearing up for war, loyalty to the home nation meant Australians wanted to fight for Britain.
What policy did the British have surrounding their naval forces?
to maintain a naval fleet large enough and strong enough to defeat the navies of any two of Britain's potential enemies
Why might the assassination Archduke Franz Ferdinand have been a short term cause for WWI?
By the beginning of the war in 1914, what alliance was Italy a part of?
Originally a part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary, Italy deferred to the Triple Entente (Allied Powers) joining Britain, France, and Russia
Why was nationalism a driving force in the Balkans?
Because many small nations had won their independance and were looking assert power on a global scale
What force did imperialism and the 'scramble for Africa' provide WWI?
Imperial ambition provided the competitive atmosphere that turned European rivalry into a global war.
What was the ultimatum given to Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
a 10 point command that included letting Austrian troops into Serbia to track down terrorist threats to the Austrian Government