Nationalism
Pride or devotion to one's country
What is nationalism?
This is when one country takes over another for resources or power.
What is Imperialism?
The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
What is militarism?
What was the Triple Alliance?
Who were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
Who was assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914?
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
These two countries had a rivalry after the Franco-Prussian War.
Who was France and Germany?
These two nations competed most for colonies in Africa.
Who were Britain and Germany?
These two countries competed in a naval arms race.
Who was Britain and Germany?
What was the Triple Entente?
Who were France, Britain, Russia?
This country was blamed for the assassination.
Who was Serbia?
This region was called the "Powder Keg of Europe".
Who were the Balkans?
How did Imperialism create tension in Europe?
Countries resented each other for expanding empires.
How did militarism make countries more likely to go to war?
Nations were always prepared and confident in their armies
This is the main reason why alliances were orginally formed.
What was for protection and balance of power?
This person carried out the assassination.
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
This empire ruled over many ethnic groups who wanted independence.
Who was Austria-Hungary?
Which empire controlled much of North Africa before WWI?
Who was France?
This new weapon symbolized military power and modern war.
What was the machine gun?
How did alliances make a small conflict turn into a world war?
When one country was attacked, allies were pulled in.
Who was Austria-Hungary?
A Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand led directly to WW1.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
How did overseas colonies contribute to WWI being a “world” war?
Colonies were drawn into fighting for their imperial powers.
How did militarism connect to nationalism?
Military strength became a source of national pride
This country switched sides during the war.
Who was Italy?
How did this single event trigger a world war?
Alliances caused countries across Europe to join the conflict.