Ch. 11 WWI/The Russian Revolution Flashcards
Militarism
glorification of the military and arms race. They tell men that the war is great and that they will be hero’s, but in reality the war is terrible.
M.A.I.N. causes of WWI
M.ilitarism
A.lliances
I.mperialism
N.ationalism
Alliance Building
people thought this would promote peace, but this was never accomplished.
Triple Alliance in 1882 G.I.A.
Germany, Italy, and Austria Hungary
The Triple Alliance would also be known as the…
Central Powers
Triple Entente
France, Britain, and Russia
The triple entente was also known as…..
The Allies
Imperialism
complete domination of another country. You want their resources, trade, alliances. France and Germany almost go to war over Morocco and Africa.
Nationalism
devotion and pride in your country .
What did the French lose in the Franco-Prussian War?
Alsace and Lorraine
What did they call the balkans when they thought it might explode?
“Powder Keg of Europe”
Which archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo?
Francis Ferdinand. His wife Sophie was also assassinated
The culprit who killed Francis Ferdinand was part of what group?
The Black Hand or “Unity of Death”