The Road To War Flashcards
Who united most German speaking people in 1871?
German chancellor, Otto von Bismarck
What did Germany want to be recognized as?
A major European power
How did German leaders increase their power?
By expanding army and navy
What did Germany need to expand?
Raw materials (oil, lumber, coal, iron, rubber)
What was the main issue with Germany trying to expand?
Most land had already been conquered
What two nations did Germany have to go through to obtain more land?
Britain and France
What was the British Navy’s main duty?
Protect Britain’s global empire
What is a dreadnought?
A new, technologically advanced ship
What was created between Germany and Britain as Germany started building up its navy?
Naval and arms race
What is nationalism?
When nations prize their own interests guided by leaders over anything else
What does nationalism often lead to?
War
What are examples of national interests?
Resources, glory, pride, power, dominance
Why did nationalism cause war?
Because countries had to take from other countries
What nations wanted to assert themselves and their nation’s identity?
European countries
What were alliances a result of?
Rivalries in Europe
