M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI

What empire was Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to?

• France

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

Gavrilo Princip, the individual who perpetrated the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a nationalist from this country.

• Serbia

• Russia

• Croatia

• Romania

Germany building up their military power to match that of rival European nations is an example of…

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Germany providing military support to Austria-Hungary after the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand and then declaring war against Russia is an example of...

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking the natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What are alliances?

• Groups of countries who hate each other.

• Friendships/agreements between nations.

• Countries that are at war.

• A type of government.

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

Which of the following is NOT a cause of WWI?

• nationalism

• imperialism

• religion

• militarism

Larger countries had been taking over smaller lands and the territories taken over were angry. Also other larger countries were also wanting the same pieces of land.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Countries built up their army and navy and felt it was strong. Which made countries more confident, and more likely to go to war.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism