What was the underlying cause of WW1
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
