What is 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
Which countries were a part of Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What is nationalism?
The promotion of the interests of one's own nation above the others
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means
What was the nationality of the assassin?
Serbian
What triggered militarism?
Growing nationalism
What is Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What are Balkan wars?
A series of nationalistic conflicts in Balkan states
What was the famous British slogan for imperialism?
“The sun never sets on Britain”
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
28 June 1914
What rule did the British Navy have?
The Royal Navy had to possess a battlefleet that was larger than the world's two next largest navies put together.
Define Alliance
An alliance is a political, military or economic agreement, negotiated and signed by two or more nations. Military alliances usually contain promises that in the event of war or aggression, signatory nations will support their allies.
How is the revolution in Russia against Tsar called?
1905 Revolution
The war between Germany and France (after which Germany was unified and France lost Alsace-Loraine)
Franco-Prussian war
Who supported Serbia?
Russia
What strengthened Prussian military power?
German unification
Which country joined the Central Powers in 1914?
Ottoman empire
Which German chancellor is associated with German nationalism?
Otto von Bismark
What is a nationalistic movement aimed at uniting Slavic people and freeing them from the control of imperial powers?
Pan-Slavism
What is a "Blank Cheque"?
Germany providing unconditional support to Austria-Hungary
Define "Arms Race"
An armaments race among the powers. The race was particularly serious between 1900 and 1914. There was a significant rise in the army and naval estimates of the European powers in these years.
Describe one "secret clause"
Some alliances also contained ‘secret clauses’ that were not publicly announced or placed on record. A clause inserted into the Dual Alliance in 1910, for example, required Germany to directly intervene if Austro-Hungary was ever attacked by Russia.
How is the process of expanding colonies in Africa called?
Scramble for Africa
Prior to WW1 who was the world’s largest, richest and most dominant imperial power
Great Britain.
What happened on July, 23?
An ultimatum from Austria-Hungary to Serbia