29.1 terms

Question 1

militarism

Answer 1

a policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always ready for war. having a large and standing army made citizens feel patriotic. Growing rivalries led to alliances between the Great powers.

Question 2

Triple alliance

Answer 2

A military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the years preceding World War 1. Created to isolate France, Germany’s greatest threat. led to the formation of the triple entente.

Question 3

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Answer 3

Ruler of Germany who forced Bismarck to resign. He dropped Germany’s treaty with Russia and started building a new fleet that would compete with the British. led to Russia, Britain, and France forming the triple entente.

Question 4

triple entente

Answer 4

a military alliance between Russia, Britain, and France in the years preceding World War 1. Ensured that they would not fight each other. With the triple entente and the triple alliance the two powers were on their way to war.