Short Term Causes Flashcards
1
Q
What is MAIN
A
Militarism
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
2
Q
What is militarism?
A
Countries invested in backup armies and created strong militaries in case of war.
3
Q
Define alliances
A
Group of nations allied for protection or common interests/get common goals
4
Q
Define imperialism
A
Extension of power of a nation over another
Ex. B+F = Scramble for Africa
R + A-H = Extend Balkans
5
Q
What did imperialism bring?
A
Economic military and prestige
6
Q
Define ethnic nationalism
A
Ethnic group that wants to be distinguished
Ex. Serbians want to join Bosnia
7
Q
Define patriotism nationalism
A
Do anything to preserve country’s identity (national pride)
- Encouraged and boosted by economic growth and militarism (gov justified for spending)
