Chapter 23: reading checks

the series of decisions that European leaders made in 1914 that led to the outbreak of war

- conscription became a regular practice and European armies doubled in size - Serbia was determined to win their independence from Austria-Hungary - Archduke Francis Ferdinand was killed

factors that led to World War I

1. Rivalries over colonies and trade 2. Crises in the Balkans 3. Nationalism 4. Socialist labor movements 5. The Serbia crisis

Why did Gavrilo Princip kill Archduke Francis Ferdinand?

Because he wanted Bosnia to be independent from Austria-Hungary and join Serbia

Why did the Germans continue to use unrestricted submarine warfare?

Because they wanted to break the deadlock in the war and they thought the British would be starved and surrender if they used submarine warfare

Why were military leaders baffled by trench warfare?

Because they would not move out of their trenches without being trapped by the barbed wire on No Man's Land or shot by the enemies on the other side

Why was Austro-Hungary not concerned whether Serbia was involved in Archduke Francis's assassination?

Because whether or not Serbia had been involved in his death, Austro-Hungary still planned to attack them.

Which country changed allegiance in the middle of World War I?

Italy

How did the creation of military plans lead European countries to fight in World War I?

The Europeans had increased their military supplies and armies abundantly, which made them want to use them for a purpose. The events that led to the war gave them the opportunity to fight - Many countries also thought their armies were superior to other countries, which caused conflict

What have national leaders today learned from the militarism that led to World War I?

They have learned which supplies may benefit most, the do's and don'ts with militarism, and how to use their power effectively without causing conflict with other countries

how did the Schlieffen plan continue the outbreak of World War I?

because the Germans were forced to declare war on France and Britain declared war on the Germans for violating the territory of Belgium

How did the war on the Eastern Front differ from the war on the Western Front?

the war on the Eastern front was marked by mobility, and the Western war was based on militarism

Why was it unlikely that major battles would be fought in Britain?

they were an island isolated from the rest of Europe and they had a very small army