Causes of WWI Europe

The term militarism can best be defined as

• loyalty to a nation or ethnic group

• buildup of an army in preparation for war

• avoidance of military involvement in civil wars

• control of territories for economic and political gain

What are alliances?

• Groups of countries who hate each other.

• Friendships/agreements between nations.

• Countries that are at war.

• A type of government.

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires?

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Britian

• America

What is the BEST definition of nationalism?

• the belief that one’s own nation is superior to all others.

• the conviction that “might makes right”

• the acquisition of colonies

• a commitment to peace

Define assassination

• To criticize someone strongly
• To murder by attack often for political reasons
• The ability to accurately assess situations
• Extremely impressive

What decade are we currently talking about?

• The 1910's
• The 1900's
• The 1890's
• The 1880's

Why was imperialism a threat to peace?

• because it always involved the military conquest of other countries

• because peace is always “fragile”

• because people in the 19th century did not place a high value on human life

• because competition for colonies brought nations into conflict in many different locations

Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

• reasons for the rise of democracy

• causes of World War

• requirements for economic development

• reasons for the collapse of communism

What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

• start of the civil war in Russia

• sinking of the British liner, Lusitania

• assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austria-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• attack on Poland by the German army

Which of the following is NOT a cause of WWI? (Think M.A.I.N.)

• nationalism

• imperialism

• religion

• militarism