14.1 The Stage is Set

Central Powers

Germany and Austria-Hungary fought on same side- these are the Central Powers they fought together when war erupted in 1914

causes and effects of the European alliance system

If one alliance was made between two powers, another would be made for use against that one alliance systems increase international tensions- local conflicts could emerge into full out war

efforts made toward peace in early 1900's

Olympic games started to promote love and peace and respect for life Nobel Peace Prize Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Governments backed peace efforts

Alfred Nobel

Swedish inventor of dynamite started funds for the Nobel Peace Prize

entente

a nonbinding agreement to follow common policies- not as formal as a treaty

Hague Tribunal

a world court to settle arguments but with very little power

allies

alliances were made for protection Britain and France against Germany- signed an entente France and Russia Britain later signed one with Russia

militarism

glorification of the military grew from Social Darwinism- survival of fittest

how nationalism, militarism, and international rivalries pushed Europe toward war

militarism- with international tensions rising, great powers expanded their armies and navies increasing the likelihood of war

pacifism

opposition to all war

Pan Slavism

powerful form of nationalism sponsored by Russia believed that all Slavic peoples shared a common nationality

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

promoted pacifism one of the earliest organizations meant for women