Road to World War I

Which factor does not contribute to World War I?

• Militarism

• Alliance Systems

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

How did nationalism affect Germany and Austria-Hungary differently?

• Kaiser Wilhelm joined different states together to form Germany

• Slavs broke away from Austria-Hungary

• Slavs started a rebellion in Germany

• Austria-Hungary joined together to form one empire

What might have happened if Russia had not honored its agreement to defend Serbia?

• Austria-Hungary would have overcome Serbia easily

• War would not have spread through Europe

• The war would have started anyway

• Serbia would have easily won against Austria-Hungary

Which advances made World War I one of the deadliest wars?

• Trench Warfare

• Chemical warfare

• Machine guns

• Tanks

What is militarism?

• Aggressive building up of the military

• Formation of partnerships between nations to protect themselves

• Fierce competition for territory

• The intense sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or country

What is imperialism?

• Aggressive building up of the military

• Formation of partnerships between nations to protect themselves

• Fierce competition for territory

• The intense sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or country

What is the alliance system?

• Aggressive building up of the military

• Formation of partnerships between nations to protect themselves

• Fierce competition for territory

• The intense sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or country

What is nationalism?

• Aggressive building up of the military

• Formation of partnerships between nations to protect themselves

• Fierce competition for territory

• The intense sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation or country

How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist end peace in Europe?

• Germany declared war on Russia after France declared war on Germany

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, causing Russia to help Serbia

• Great Britain declared war on Germany after Germany invaded France

• Russia declared war on Germany causing Serbia to help Russia

How did Germany use U-boats during World War I?

• to blockade Allied countries to limit trade with neutral countries

• to destroy ships bringing supplies to help the Allies

• to invade Great Britain and force it to surrender

• to transport soldiers to fight in Africa