MAIN causes Of WW1

Question 0

A stands for and what does it mean?

Answer 0

Alliances- agreements or promises to defend and help another country

Question 1

M stands for and what does it mean?

Answer 1

Militarism- building up armed forces and getting ready for war

Question 2

I stands for and what does it mean?

Answer 2

Imperialism- trying to build up an empire

Question 3

N stands for and what does it mean?

Answer 3

Nationalism- having pride in you country and trying to defend it

Question 4

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Answer 4

Men were forced to be trained for the army

Germany was building up navy and army

Question 5

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Answer 5

Nations made treaties, formal binding agreements, of friendship for protection with other countries

Meant all disputes could become large scale war

Question 6

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Answer 6

British empire covered 37 million km2 and nearly 450 million people

Countries took over Africa and parts of Asia

Question 7

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Answer 7

People who shared common cultural background fought to establish nations - Germany and Italy

Nations looked for opportunities to celebrate their achievements in exhibitions, parades and songs