Causes Of WWI Flashcards

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Military Alliances

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Formal agreements between 2 or more nations to either defend each other in case of an attack or support if their ally enters a war

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What are the Underlying Causes of WWI?

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Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, & Imperialism

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Who were included in the “Central Powers”?

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Germany, Ottomam Empire, & Austria-Hungary

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Who were included in the “Allies”?

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Serbia, Portugual, Romania, Russia, Italy, Great Britian, and Greece (S.P.R.R.I.G.G)

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What are the advantages of alliances?

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Powerful combinations that no one would attack

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What are the disadvantages of alliances?

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The growth of rival alliances could increase international tensions. Conflict could turn to war.

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Alliances

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Agreements or promises to defend & help another country

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Nationalism

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Having pride in your country, willing to defend it

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Assassination

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To kill suddenly or secretly, esp. a prominent person

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Why did the assassination of the A-H leaders take place?

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The Serbian Terrorist group was outraged that the A-H leaders were visiting Sarajevo on the day Serbia declared its freedom from A-H

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When did the assassination take place?

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June 18, 1914 in the Austria-Hungary Empire

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How did the assassination spark WWI?

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The people of A-H were enraged that their leaders were assassinated. Esp. by Serbians, this led to war with Serbia

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Militarism

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Building up armed forces, getting ready for war

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