History #1 Flashcards
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
28 June 1914
What was the main cause that started WW1
The Assassination of the Archduke
The name of the 2 major alliances in WW1
Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance
State the 4 indirect causes of war
M - Militarism
A - Alliances
I - Imperialism
N - Nationalism
What is Militarism
Growing of your army as a form of control and power
What are Alliances
A military agreement to cooperate and protect each other in the case of an attack
What is Imperialism
It is the act of building empires by controlling colonies outside of Europe.
What is Nationalism
It is having great pride in your nation, but also applying to your ethnic group (to the point where you bring down others)
Who was part of the Triple Entente
France, Great Britain, and the Russian Empire
Who was part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (who later switched sides)
Why did Italy change sides?
Because they already had unstable footing with Austria-Hungary, having been attacked by them, so they made a silent switch to the Triple Entente.
