Balkans
Nickname
"Powder keg of Europe"
Who was Bismark?
The Chancellor of Germany before WW I who worked for Wilhelm I, was fired by Wilhem II
Conscription
Draft, all countries except Britain
What country is the first to side w/ Serbia
Russia
MAIN
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Why was Serbia so powerful?
Allied w/ the Russians, strong army, eager to expand
How did Bismark keep Germany out of war?
Stayed allies w/ 3/5 major powers, was not a threat to other's countries or colonies, no arms buildup
What was the effect of Germany's build-up of arms?
Great Britain formed an alliance w/ France and Russia (triple Entente)
Assassination, Who assassinated whom?
Garvirllo Princip, a 19-year-old member of the black hand from Serbia, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie
Nationalism
Deep devotion to one's nation, unifies a country and creates tension between countries for land/materials
What was the major Austria-Hungary city in the Balkans
Bosnia/Herzegovina, Sarjevo, Serbia was outraged
Bismark's beliefs of France
Government action as a result of total war
Taxes, rationing, propaganda
Effect
Austria punishes Serbia w/ an ultimatum, Serbia denies, the nations agree to war
Militarism
Grow an army to prepare for war, fueled by nationalism and industrialsm
What four points earned the Balkan its nickname as the powder keg?
Instability among nationalities, Decline of the Ottoman Empire, Fighting among the new Nationalist governments, Austria-Hungary and Russia competing for the territory.
Allied
Dual Alliance w/ Austria-Hungary, Triple Alliance w/ Italy, Reinsurance Treaty w/ Russia
Italy takes ___ from the Ottomans, causes
Libya, a ripple effect in the Balkans
When?
June 28, 1914
Moroccan Crises
Germany's attempt to test the Britain/France alliance, strengthens the alliance
WHat was the most powerful state of the Balkans
Serbia
What was Bismark's major aim?
To keep the balance of power in Europe and avoid war.
Biggest Mistakes
Fired Bismark, Undid ties w/ Russia, Started to build up a large colonial empire and arms, Entered WW I
What do u find most interesting about WWI?
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What were the 5 main powers in Europe?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Britian, Russia