Factors that led to War
Assassination
200

European powers built up massive armies and navies, leading to an aggressive arms race

Militarism

200

This Archduke was assassinated, which led to the beginning of WWI

Franz Ferdinand 

400

Formal defense agreements divided Europe into rival camps. The Triple Entente included France, Russia, and Great Britain. The Triple _____ included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Alliances

400

The 19 year old assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Gavrilo Princip

600

Powerful nations competed fiercely for global colonies, trade markets, and wealth

Imperialism

600

Country blamed by Austria-Hungary for the assassination

Serbia

800

Intense national pride and desires for independence caused severe instability, particularly in the Balkan region

Nationalism

800

The city that the assassination took place in

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina