Events That Led To WW1 Flashcards
What is Nationalism?
Being a strong supporter for the rights and interests of one’s country.
What is imperialism?
When a county takes over new land or other country’s and makes them subject to their rule.
What is militarism?
It is when the army and military forces are given high profiles by the government.
What was the triple alliance?
It was an alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy to prevent Italy from taking sides with Russia.
What was the triple entente?
It was an alliance between Britain, France and Russia. It was made because of worsening relations between Germany and Russia and Germany and Britain.
How did the Domino effect occur leading up to the WW1?
The domino effect occurred leading up to World War I because of the alliances. When one country declared war on another country, all of their alliances would too. An example of this was when Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. This led to Austria-Hungary and Serbia declaring war, each other which led to their alliances declaring war to.
What was the assassination in Sarajevo?
This was when a group of Serbian terrorists called the Black had assassinated Austria-Hungarys air to the throne Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. He was shot by Princip after his driver took a wrong turn. The death of Franz led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia. Austria-Hungary also received a blank check from Germany letting them know that they were now allies with Germany. From here war broke out because the domino effect occurred and all of the allies declared war to.
Why did WW1 last for so long is the central powers had so much less land than the allies?
The Central Powers may have had less land than the Allies but they had very strong Empires and had militarism.
Why did people want colonies in Africa?
Because Africa had plentiful natural resources and was a good place to trade manufactured goods.
What does MANIA stand for?
Militarism, Allies, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination
How did nationalism increase tensions between European nations?
It increased tension because as the European nations were expanding when they would take over a new territory the people living it that land would sometimes have a strong nationalist tie to their previous county.
How did militarism increase tensions between European nations?
In the Europa nations there was completion for who could have the biggest, strongest and best overall military. There was also competition between Germany and GB for mastery of the seas. Country’s with big military’s were also seen as a threat to other country’s.
What was the dread knot?
The dread knot was a British battle ship that GB used when they were trying to gain control of the sea. (They were in competition with Germany)
What was the German van schlieffen plan?
attacking France through Belgium if Russia made an attack on Germany.
