What was the underlying cause of WW1

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How did the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary lead to war between Russia and Germany?

"This spark in the Balkans soon flamed out of control. One thing led to another and soon all of Europe was at war"

In the colonial possessions chart what was the total area of British colonies in 1913

12,740,000

World war one lasted for years. What were the war years?

1914 to 1918

The population of Chicago is about 3 million. How does that compare to the total number of dead and wounded in world war one? Give your answer in a fraction.

30 million/3 million

What is an anvil? What does Von Bulow mean when he says "Germany will be a hammer or an anvil"?

A hammer

What is the "crime of the ages"?

A war for peace in Europe

In millions of British pounds, how much did Germany and Austria - Hungary spend in 1914?

About E145 million

In millions of British pounds, how much did great Britain, Russia, and France spend in 1914?

About E215 Million

In millions of British pounds, how much did Germany and Austria - Hungary spend in 1890?

About E40 million

In millions of British pounds, how much did great Britain, Russia, and France spend in 1890?

About E95 million

How can an argument being made that in arms build-up might lead to peace? Explain.

All militaries will be strong so no one will start a war

In what ways could a large colonial population help the economy of the mother country

By being there alliance and giving them money

What is the main point being made by the cartoonist for the British octopus

England controls a lot

England der Blutsauger der Welt:

England, the bloodsucker of the world

What is meant by the phrase "in 1900 Europeans believed the world was their oyster"?

Everything evolved around them

Freiheit der Meere

Freedom of the seas

In what language, and in what year, was this cartoon "The British Octopus" created?

German in 1917

Italy would switch sides in 1915. Whom did this hurt? Explain why.

Germany and Austria - Hungary because they were on that side and now they're not

Which nation spent the greatest percent on it's navy? Why would it do that?

Great Britain so they can be safe. (Militarism)

Why is Von Bulow Worried about England, France, and Russia?

He doesn't want them to have a war

One half-century earlier, The Englishman Charles Darwin introduced his idea of evolution, which was based on the idea of survival of the fittest. Do you think Von Bulow believed in this idea? Explain your claim.

No

Why might a balance of power prevent war?

No one will be able to fight for something

What does the hand in the upper left corner represent?

Pointing to the sign that says The peace of Europe"

Judging from the document, who is Germany likely to "hammer"?

Russia

If this map or you're only evidence, how could you use it to describe one possible underlying causes of World War I?

The Triple Entente Land was spread to far apart

How can the cartoon be used to describe the chain of events that led to war?

The alliance system (people being called in)

Do the Germans have reason to worry about freedom of seas? Explain

Yes they didn't have as much as England

Is there any evidence to support the thesis that an arms build-up (militarism) Was an underlying cause of World War I? Explain.

Yes, people spent a lot on military equipment.

Otto von Bismarck once said that a great war might someday be caused by "some damned foolish thing in the Balkans". Was he right? Explain

Yes, the cars or can be caused by some foolish things

Germany worried about one day having to fight a war on two fronts or two different borders. According to the map, what is the fee or justified? Explain why

Yes, they are connected to Russia and France


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