Causes of World War I

The identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

• Militarism

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

• Militarism

What are two examples of Nationalism today?

Who had the strongest military at the start of World War I?

• United States

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

Which of the following was not in the Central Powers during WWI?

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

• Ottoman Empire

Which of the following was not in the Allied powers (Triple Entente) during WWI?

• France

• Great Britain

• Russia

• Germany

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the future king of what country?

• Austria-Hungary

• Ottoman Empire

• Germany

• France

Gavrilo Princip was the assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and was from what country seeking National Independence from Austria-Hungary?

• Belgium

• Serbia

• Romania

• Bulgaria

After Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, Germany enters the war by declaring war on what country?

• France

• Russia

• Great Britain

• United States