Chapter 14 Graph #1 Flashcards
What were four main causes of WWI?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What is Militarism?
The glorification of the military
Explain how militarism helped cause WWI?
Arms race
~ Militarism building up weapons the fastest (competition)
Purpose of Alliance System:
To promote peace
Who were in the Central Powers (Triple Alliance)?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman empire
Who were in the Allies (Triple Entente)?
France, Britain, Russia, Serbia, Belgium
Why were alliances formed?
To be the strongest
How did Alliances help cause WWI?
It created very strong powers that wanted to fight.
Which countries developed an economic rival?
Germany and Britain
Who fought over Morocco in Africa?
Germany and France
Which countries developed a naval rivalry?
Germany and Britain
How did imperialism help cause WWI?
Countries began to fight over land in Africa
How did nationalism help cause WWI?
It created competition between countries
