R.T. - Hybrid Causes of WWI

What is nationalism?

• Shame for past transgressions
• An agreement based on mutual benefit
• Irrational hatred toward a specific group of people
• Pride in one's country or people

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires?

• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• Britian
• America

“By the 1890s, the great land armies of France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia had no equals on earth except one another. Nicholas warned that ‘the accelerating arms race,’ which was producing larger armies, more powerful artillery, and bigger warships.
What MAIN cause does the above quote discuss?

• Militarism
• Alliance
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of an alliance?

• The United States promising to help the UK if they are invaded.
• Russia attacking Austria-Hungary because Austria Hungary attacked Serbia
• France declaring war on Germany
• The UK and France protecting one another

Alliances were formed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• To increase military strength

• To align against mutual rivals

• To increase confidence

• To seem weaker and avoid conflict

What is 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
• militarism

In the case of small countries that were part of larger empires, nationalism

• increased desire to be independent
• increased the desire to be more respected
• decreased the desire to be independent
• decreased the desire to eat sandwiches

Imperialism caused

• increased efforts to solve problems between countries
• decreased competition between countries
• increased competition between countries
• decreased tension between countries

True or False:
Militarism is when a country glorifies its military and believes in building the strongest armed forces possible.

• True
• False

True or False: 
Imperialism is when a country has a lot of pride and believe they are superior to other countries.

• True
• False