WWI Flashcards
What was the trigger for the war?
The Austro-Hungarian heir, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Bosnia by a Serbian named Gavrilo Princip.
What were the causes of WWI? (MAIN)
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarism meaning
The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Alliances meaning
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Imperialism meaning
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Nationalism meaning
An extreme form of patriotism marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries.
Why was Franz Ferdinand visiting Bosnia?
He was inspecting the army in Sarajevo
What was the date of death for Ferdinand
June 28 1914 (Serbian national and religious holiday)
Who did Austro-Hungary blame for the death
Serbia and they declared war on them exactly one month after the shooting
Militarism and the war
Because England had a large navy, Germany wanted a large army too, so France and Germany competed to build larger armies. Between 1870 and 1914, all of the major powers doubled the size of their armies except Britain and the USA.
Alliances and the war.
Alliances were made to create peace, so that no country would want to attack another. The only problem is, an argument between two countries could draw in all other countries allied to them into fight. This is what caused the world war.
Imperialism and the war
Imperialism caused tension in Europe because the amount of land that Britain and France owned led to rivalry with Germany.
Nationalism and the war
Serbia believed to be superior, and wanted to be free from foreign control.
Who was allied with who?
Russia, France, England
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What day did world war 1 start?
28 July 1914
