WWI Causes (1)
The assassination of this man was the immediate spark of WW1
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Prior to WW1 many countries sought to grow their army and war supplies in order to gain more power.
This approach is the 'M' in the 'M.A.I.N' causes of World War 1.
Militarism
Germany's destructive march through this neutral country in an effort to attack France led Great Britain (England) to join the war.
Belgium
Leaders from countries involved in WW1 met in this city to negotiate terms for ending the war.
Paris
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was to be the heir (next in line to the throne) of this European country.
Austria-Hungary
Prior to WW1 many countries sought to create partnerships with other countries to gain more power and influence.
This approach is the 'A' in the 'M.A.I.N' causes of World War 1.
Alliance
This event caused the United States to join the war
Message sent from Germany to Mexico encouraging Mexico to attack the U.S.
As a part of the Paris Peace Conference this treaty was created that officially ended the war.
Treaty of Versailles
Men of the Black Hand, a resistance group from this country, were found to be responsible for the murder of the archduke.
Serbia
Prior to WW1 many countries sought to take over foreign lands and establish colonies in places like Africa and Asia in order to gain more power.
This approach is the 'I' in the 'M.A.I.N' causes of World War 1.
Imperialism
The two sides of the war was the Triple ___________ and the Triple ____________
Alliance (Allies) ; Entente (Central Powers)
The Treaty of Versailles negatively affected which country the most?
Germany
This country encouraged Austria-Hungary to attack Serbia.
Germany
Prior to WW1 the growing attitude among some countries was one of such extreme patriotism and pride in their country. So much so that they saw their country as more important and better than any other country.
This attitude is the 'N' in the 'M.A.I.N' causes of World War 1.
Nationalism
Whose approval did Austria-Hungary seek before declaring war on Serbia?
Germany
The Treaty of Versailles established this group of countries that was responsible for negotiating peace and preventing another war.
Hint: It is the earlier version of the United Nations
League of Nations
What was the name of the man who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand took place in this Austria-Hungary city.
Sarajevo
Who supported Serbia after the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand?
Russia
Name 2 consequences that Germany faced as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.
-Had to give up their colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific
-Had to pay 20 million gold marks
-Could not be a part of the League of Nations
-Couldn't expand their army or get more weapons
-Had to accept 'war guilt'