Causes of World War 1

Which was a long term cause of WWI?

• The use of nuclear weapons

• Rebellions in India

• The rise of Nationalism in Europe

• Assassination of the German heir

What is the definition of Imperialism

• A powerful nation dominating a smaller nation

• Strong pride in your nation

• Exporting more than you import

• When colonies rebel against their mother country

A formal agreement of support and friendship between nations is called

• treaties

• clubs

• alliances

• democracies

Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking their natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under? (Long Term) 

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

Some European countries started increasing the size of their military. This caused other countries to get nervous and also start increasing the size of their military. This continued back and forth until many countries had a large military and were distrustful of one another. Which WW1 cause does this fall under?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

Having pride in your country,

willing to defend it (no matter the cost) is known as _______________________________.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which group of countries formed the Triple Entente/Allied powers of WW1?

• Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

• Russia, Germany, and Italy

• Britain, France, and Russia

Which countries were part of the TRIPLE ALLIANCE/CENTRAL POWERS?

• Austrailia, New Zealand, Laos

• France, England, Russia

• United States, Canada, Mexico

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy