The Stage is Set for War Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of WWI?
A
M.A.I.N.
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
2
Q
Mobilization?
A
Ability to organize and move troops in case of war. Generals in each country developed plans to be ready.
3
Q
Triple Alliance
A
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
4
Q
Triple Entende
A
Britain, France and Russia
5
Q
Powder Keg
A
Region in Europe known as the Balkans. Referred to as the “powder keg” because of clashes between rival ethnic and religious groups.
6
Q
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
A
Heir to the Austrian-Hungary Empire, was assassinated
7
Q
Gavrilo Princip
A
19 year old Serbian, member of the Black Hand, murdered Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
8
Q
War over by Christmas
A
Summer of 1914 - millions of soldiers marched off to battle convinced the war would be over by Christmas
