World War I

Some of the long-term causes of World War I are____________, _______________, and ______________. Complete the sentences with the correct response.

What is imperialism?

• Proud of your heritage or country

• Building an army

• Seizure of a country from a stronger country

• Creating partnerships

What is nationalism?

• Being proud of your heritage or country

• Creating partnerships

• Seizure of country from stronger country

• Building an army

What is militarism?

• Building an army

• Creating partnerships

• Seizure of territory by a stronger country

• Proud of your heritage

What is an alliance?

• Building partnerships

• Seizure of territory by another country

• Proud of your heritage

• Building an army

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

• Russia, France, Great Britain

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary

• France, Germany, Italy

What was a MAIN cause of the U.S. entering WWI?

• sinking of the Maine
• Russia dropping an atomic bomb
• sinking of the Lusitania
• Japan dropping an atomic bomb

Which of the following is the best example of militarism?

• England building a powerful navy.
• The French singing their national anthem.
• France's alliance with England.
• The British teaching English in India

The "spark" that was an immediate cause of World War I was

• The sinking of the Lusitania
• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Increased nationalism
• The Zimmerman Telegram

View the visuals below to determine which cause is BEST being depicted.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism