Key Words
What is propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view:
when did WWI end?
ENDED 11 NOVEMBER 1918
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POSITIVE ASPECTS OF NATIONALISM:
Promotes cultural pride and unity
Encourages preservation of traditional stuff language
Can motivate social and political reforms
Foster a sense of collective identity
What was germany strat to invade france
Their strategy was attacking France through Belgium
what is nationalism?
a sense of identity and loyalty to a particular nation or ethnic group
When did russia mobilize their army?
July 30 Russia mobilizes its army
Russia joined World War I in 1914 to defend their allies, the Serbians
NEGITIVE ASPECTS OF NATIONALISM
Can lead to xenophobia and discrimination
May result in conflicts between nation
Potential for aggressive expansion
can be used to justify oppression of minorities
why did Britain declaire war on Germany?
Britain declared war on Germany due to them not listening to the treaty, the one that guaranteed Belgium neutrality
What are Alliances?
Alliances in WW1 refer to the coalition of countries that opposed the Central Powers
what date did WWI start?
BEGAN JULY 28, 1914
Triple alliance (central powers)
Germany, Austria-Hungary- Italy
how many died during wwI
8-10 MILLION DEAD
What was germanys long term plan to win the war
In response, Germany began to implement its Schlieffen plan: Get France then come back and beat Russia before they got their army ready
what is Militarism?
Militarism is the idea that a nation should increase the size of their army and military capabilities in order to protect or promote its interests
when did Germany declaire war on Belgium
august 4th 1914, Germany declared war on neutral Belgium
Triple entente (Allied Forces)
France, Russia, Great Britain
Who had the most fatalites out of all of the countrys
1.7 MILLION RUSSIAN DEAD
What event was considered the begining of the great was
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, many thought this was the reason the war started
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, trade, or military force
When did Germany Declaire war on Russia and Serbs
Germany, an ally of Austria Hungary, declared war on Russia and Serbs
Why did Britain join the war?
Who increases their military spending the most?
Germany by 73%
How did the war change every aspect of life for civilains?
after the War, the United States became a world leader in industry, economics, and trade. The world became more connected to each other which ushered in the beginning of what we call the “world economy.”