Causes of World War 1
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke of Austria Hungary-crown prince, heir to Austrian throne from 1896: assassinated on June 28, 1914 during good-will mission in Sarajevo, Bosnia (Aus-Hung) by Serbians, sparking WWI: caused Germany and other Austro Allies to declare war on Serbia and its allies. His murder was one of the causes of World War 1.
In World War 1, what countries were the Triple Alliance?
Germany Austria-Hungary Italy
In World War 1, what countries were the Triple Entente?
Great Britain France Russia
What is a negative cause of militarism?
If a nation practices this, its neighbors do also and this fuels an arms race and increases tensions among nations.
What is a negative cause of nationalism?
It encouraged competition and tension among European nations. Nationalist Slavs were eager to carve their own nation from Austria-Hungary, fueling tension in the Balkans.
What are the 4 main causes of World War 1? (Remember: M.A.I.N.)
M: Militarism A: Alliance System (Alliances) I: Imperialism N: Nationalism
What is a negative cause of imperialism?
Rivalry and mistrust amond European nations deepened, (got worse).
What is militarism and what did it cause?
a policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war. This is a symbol of strength. Cause: Having a large and strong army made citizens of a country feel patriotic.
What is imperialism and what did it cause?
a policy where economic rivalries and competition for colonies created tension between nations. extending the rule of authority of one country over others. European countries in conflict over colonies.
What is an alliance and what did it cause?
a policy where some of the great powers had mistrust towards each other so they created numerous secrete alliances, or a promise to protect one another.
What is nationalism and what did it cause?
an intense ethnic and nationalistic tension between nations. Extreme pride in one's nation.
