1.1 Factors That Led To War Flashcards
How was Europe in the 20th century?
- in a state of prosperity, progressive economy and immense development in science and technology
- had more opportunities to improve living standards through education
- more health-conscious outlook and lifestyle
What are the factors that led to war?
M.A.N.I.A.
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Nationalism
- Imperialism
- Assassination
define Militarism
- a policy for glorifying military power
- promotes build-up of military power
- keeping a standing army ready for war
how does militarism cause war?
- when one country builds up its military strength, so does another country
- military officials methodically created defense plans to attack during war
define alliances
an agreement between two or more states for mutual benefit
how did alliances cause war?
the division of Europe into two alliance systems
define nationalism
- feeling of devotion and pride in one’s country
belief that people should be loyal mainly to their own nation
what was the cause of rivalry between European nations?
competition for materials, markets, territorial disputes, etc.
define imperialism
when a strong nation seeks to politically, economically and socially dominate other countries
how did imperialism cause war?
- European countries fought for colonies in Asia and Africa
- they needed colonies as sources of raw materials and markets
- other countries felt the need to expand their territories
whose assassination caused the war?
the assassination of Archduke Fraz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie on June 29 1914
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
- serbian nationalist
- assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- 19-year-old member of the Black Hand Movement
who was the heir to the Astro-Hungarian throne?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the Black Hand Movement?
a secret organization that aimed to get rid Bosnia of Austrian rule
why was the archduke and his wife assassinated?
Serbians hopes that is would lead to a revolution
June 28 1914
Archduke and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo
July 23 1914
Austria sent Serbia an ultimatum of many demands they needed to accept lest Austria will declare war
July 28 1914
Austria declared war on Serbia
July 30 1914
Russia ordered full mobilization of its forces
August 1 1914
German declared war of Franca- Russia’s ally
August 3 1914
Germany invades Belgium
August 4 1914
Britain joined the war
Why did Germany invade Belgium?
Belgium refused permission to march through Belgian lands to attack France