Causes of WWI
What are the four causes of WWI?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Who was assassinated on June 28, 1914?
Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand & his wife
What countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
On August 4, 1914, what countries did England declare war on?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
What 2 countries argued over the rights to Sudan?
England and France
Deep devotion to one’s nation
Nationalism
On July 23, what ultimatum did Austria-Hungary give Serbia?
Turn over conspirators and allow an investigation…OR…go to WAR
Who were the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, Russia
What was the name of the man who assassinated the Archduke of Austria-Hungary?
Gavrilo Princip
What 2 countries almost went to war three times over Morocco?
Germany and France
Nations glorified military power & kept an army prepared for war
Militarism
When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
July 28, 1914
What country started WWI with Austria-Hungary?
Serbia
Italy backed out of its agreement with what countries?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
What 3 countries argued over building a railroad in India?
Germany, England, and Russia
A stronger country colonizing or taking over a weaker country
Imperialism
On August 1, 1914, what country did Germany declare war on?
Russia
Who were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire
What countries broke off from the Ottoman Empire?
Serbia, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, & Romania
What is another name used to represent WWI?
Great War
A formal agreement between two or more countries for mutual support in case of war
Alliances
On August 3, 1914, what country did Germany declare war on?
France
What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
England, France, Russia
Between what years did WWI erupt in Europe?
1914 to 1919
What acronym can you use to remember the causes of WWI?
M.A.I.N.