#7 Flashcards
What was the nationalism of WW1?
- France: Alsace and Lorraine
- Serbia: Austro-Hungarian and Territory
- Yugoslavs, Czechs, Slovaks, and Poles wanted independence
- strong patriotism
What happened in World War I?
War forces pulled heavier than peace promoters
What was the imperialism of WW I?
- France and Germany clash over Morocco
- Russia and Austria-Hungary were rivals in the Balkans
- Britain and Germany competed for control of Africa and Middle East
What was the materialism of WWI?
- The Continental European nations sought military superiority: draft, longer training periods, modern equipment
- Germany strongest
- —Britain was worried about a threat to her security
What was the International Anarchy for World War I?
No stronger international organization
What was the immediate cause of WWI?
The Assassination of Austrian Arcduke Ferdinand
-June 28, 1914: Garvilo Princep
What was the chain reaction of Austria?
- Deal with Germany of unconditional support
- issued ultimatum that Serbia should:
1) Stop anti-Austrian propaganda
2) Dismiss anti-Austrian officials
3) Permit Austria to investigate with in Serbia the assassination plot
What’s the chain reaction of Germany?
1) Worried about Russia (Who was moving forces to help Serbia)
2) Declared war on Russia and France
3) Moved toward France through Belgium
What was the chain reaction for Britain?
- they feared
1) German control over Belgium
2) ultimatum given to Germany to withdraw from Belgium
3) War declared on Germany
Who had Central Powers?
- Germany, Austria-Hungary
- Turkey: 1914
- Bulgaria: 1915
Who had Allied Powers?
Britain France Russia Belgium
- Japan: 1914
- Italy: 1915
- US: 1917
What was the American neutrality like?
Pres. Wilson:
1) strove hard for peace during his first term
2) wanted an early end to the war
