History WWI quiz Flashcards
What does the acronym M.A.I.N represent?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
The main intention of the alliances formed among ___________ in late 1800s into the early 1900s was
European nations, to keep the peace in Europe
The following was a major cause of rising international tensions in the early 1900s
competition for colonial territories
The Balkans were a part of Europe the was knowns as the
“powder keg of Europe”
Who assassinated the Austro-Hungarian Archduke, ______________
Gavrilo Princip, Franz Ferdinand
Trench warfare made it difficult for either side to win an advantage causing
Stalemate to develop along the Western Front early in the war.
World War I alliance that included Great Britain, France and Russia is
the Triple Entente
Alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy was known as
the Triple Alliance
Identify and explain two primary causes of World War I, highlighting their impact on the geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century.
Militarism: was a significant cause of World War I as European powers engaged in an arms race, building up their military forces in anticipation of potential conflicts. This led to a strain on diplomatic relations, setting the stage for outright war.
Alliances and Entangling Treaties: A complex web of alliances and entangling treaties existed among European nations prior to World War I. The Triple Entente, comprising France, Russia, and Britain, stood in opposition to the Triple Alliance, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. These alliances were meant to provide security and deter aggression, but they had the unintended consequence of turning a regional conflict into a global war. The impact on the geopolitical landscape was a swift escalation of a localized dispute into a widespread and devastating world war, transforming the dynamics of international relations for decades to come.
