Causes of WWI

Intense love and pride in one’s country

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Assassination

An arms race may occur as a result of which of the following causes of WWI?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

What is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries?

• imperialism
• nationalism
• militarism
• alliances

Who was assassinated by a Serbian National and began WWI?

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand 
• Prince Charles
• Queen Elizabeth

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

Which cause of WWI can be best described as the belief that a country/people should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What was the name of the British passenger ship that was sank by the Germans?

• The Titanic
• The Carnival Cruise Ship
• Lusitania
• The World Ship

Why did the Zimmerman note cause outrage among Americans?

• It revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side.

• It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if the United States entered the war against Germany.

• Zimmermann was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders.

• The telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders its commanders on European battlefields.

Which of the following is not a reason the US joined WW1?

• Attack on American-owned Trade Ships
• Sinking of the Lusitania
• Zimmerman Telegram
• Yellow Journalism

Which event is credited with being the final "spark" of the beginning of WWI?

• the Zimmerman telegram

• assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• sinking of the Lusitania

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism