Causes of World War One

What was the immediate cause of WWI?

• The invasion of France

• The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

• The assassination of Kaiser Wilhelm II

• The rise of militarism

One cause of the war was EXTREME devotion to the interests and culture's of one's nation called

• countryism

• nationalism

• patriotism

• socialism

Imperialism caused

• increased efforts to solve problems between countries

• decreased competition between countries

• increased competition between countries

• decreased tension between countries

Another cause of the war was an increase in military spending and a glorification of war called

• militarism

• neutrality

• alliances

• war glory

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by the "Black Hand" a Nationalist terrorist group from

• Germany
• Russia
• Slovakia 
• Serbia

An agreement between two or more countries to give other people help if needed is

• a treaty

• an alliance

• a partnership

• a friendship

Which continent did most of the fighting of World War I take place?

• England

• France

• North America

• Europe

Who sank the Lusitania?

• Japan

• U.S.

• Germany

• Russia

What is a U-boat?

• A German Battle Ship

• An American Passenger Ship

• A German Submarine

• A French Aircraft

What does "neutral" mean?

• taking sides
• not taking sides