WWI Flashcards
Because they had been doing this root cause, countries were more likely to go to war over something minor because they are confident they can win.
Militarism
Once war broke out between two countries more countries would become part of it because of this root cause.
Alliances
Relationships with other countries were tense because of past conflicts caused by this root cause.
Imperialism
This root cause contributed to tensions between countries because everyone thought their country was better than others.
Nationalism
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary was assassinated because of this root cause.
Nationalism
This root cause contributed to some people being eager for a war because they had lots of weapons they wanted to try out.
Militarism
Because they blamed them for something…
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Because they thought they might have to defend another country with a similar culture…
Russia began mobilizing
Because they had a plan to defeat a country quickly by catching them off guard, and thought going through this country would help them do that…
Germany sent troops to Belgium
Because they thought this country was about to declare war on an ally…
Germany declared war on Russia
Because they believed this country was an ally of a country they were already at war with, and they thought it would be easier to defeat this one first …
Germany declared war on France
Because they had promised to help defend the neutrality of another country which had just been invaded…
Great Britain declared war on Germany
