MAIN Causes of World War I Flashcard

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One of the main causes of the First World War was______________: an unequal relationship, often in the form of an empire, forced on other countries and peoples, resulting in domination and subordination of economics, culture, and territory.

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Imperialism

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What is nationalism?

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Pride in one's country or people

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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires? Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britian

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Austria-Hungary

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Define militarism

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A policy of maintaining a large military

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What MAIN cause does the following quote discuss? “By the 1890s, the great land armies of France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia had no equals on earth except one another. Nicholas warned that ‘the accelerating arms race,’ which was producing larger armies, more powerful artillery, and bigger warships.

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Militarism

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an alliance? Options: The United States promising to help the UK if they are invaded., Russia attacking Austria-Hungary because Austria Hungary attacked Serbia, France declaring war on Germany

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France declaring war on Germany

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Which of the following is an example of imperialism? Options: Austria-Hungary building a huge military, The US and the UK promising to protect each other, The US taking over Cuba in the late 1880's

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The US taking over Cuba in the late 1880's

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What is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries? Options: imperialism, militarism, alliances

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alliances

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What is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

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militarism

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What is the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination?

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nationalism