WWI Prelude to 1915

Overall, before World War I war was viewed as

• a good thing.

• it was manly thing to do.

• it was a glorious thing to do.

• it was a healthy thing for nations.

How had war changed going into the 20th century?

• It had become industrialized.

• It had become more civilized.

• It had become safer.

• It had become more fair.

Which are some key military advances before WWI?

• Rifles

• Machine guns

• Artillery

• Aircraft

Which are some key military advances before WWI?

• Submarines

• Supply systems

• Reserves

• Barbwire

An often cited example of militarism before World War I could be

• Anglo-British Arms Race

• The modern Olympics

• U.S. isolationism.

• The Chinese Revolution of 1911

What conflict left lasting tension between France & the newly established German Empire? As Germany proclaimed its Empire, made France pay reparations, and Germany annexed Alsace and Lorraine.

• Franco-Prussian War

• Sino-Japanese War

• Crimean War

• The Balkan Wars

What conflicts embarrassed Russia? The first saw Russia defeated by a European coalition in the 1850's. The second saw Russia become the first European power to be defeated by an Asian power.

• Franco-Prussian War

• Sino-Japanese War

• Crimean War

• The Balkan Wars

What series of conflicts saw countries Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Serbia, and Romania break away from the Ottoman Empire. This would get this region the nickname "______ powder keg".

• Franco-Prussian War

• Sino-Japanese War

• Crimean War

• The Balkan Wars

What was the name of the new class of battleship at the turn of the 20th century that made naval arms races very expensive?

• Dreadnought

• Destroyer

• Frigate

• Submarine

What relatively inexpensive naval ship changed naval warfare in WWI?

• Dreadnought

• Destroyer

• Frigate

• Submarines