Militarism
the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
What is militarism?
France, Britain, Russia
Which countries were a part of Triple Entente?
The promotion of the interests of one's own nation above the others
What is nationalism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means
What is imperialism?
Serbian
What was the nationality of the assassin?
Growing nationalism
What triggered militarism?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What is Tripple Alliance?
A series of nationalistic conflicts in Balkan states
What are Balkan wars?
Weltpolitik
How was German imperial foreign policy called?
28 June 1914
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
Naval Arms Race
Military competition between GB and Germany
Entente Cordiale
1905 Revolution
How is the revolution in Russia against Tsar called?
Franco-Prussian war
The war between Germany and France (after which Germany was unified and France lost Alsace-Loraine)
Russia
Who supported Serbia?
German unification
What strengthened Prussian military power?
Ottoman empire
Which country joined the Central Powers in 1914?
Otto von Bismark
Which German chancellor is associated with German nationalism?
Pan-Slavism
What is a nationalistic movement aimed at uniting Slavic people and freeing them from the control of imperial powers?
Germany providing unconditional support to Austria-Hungary
What is a "Blank Cheque"?
A type of British battleship that dominated the world's navies for the next 35 years
Dreadnought
The act that made the US join the war
What is Zimmerman Telegram?
How is the process of expanding colonies in Africa called?
Berlin-Baghdad railway
What was built to increase German influence in the Persian Gulf and was seen as a threat to Britain?
An ultimatum from Austria-Hungary to Serbia
What happened on July, 23?