World War I

Select the major causes of WW1

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Severe Debt

The desire for political independence of people who feel they are historically or culturally a separate group within a country:

• nationalism

• dictatorship

• imperialism

• militarism

Competition for colonies/territories is called

• nationalism

• dictatorship

• imperialism

• militarism

The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• was the immediate cause of WW1

• ended WW1

• lead to WW2

• lead to the invasion of Poland by Germany

The "Powder Keg" of Europe (be able to label it on a map)

• The Balkans

• France

• Germany

• England

Self-Determination was a part of

• Wilson's 14 Points

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The League of Nations

• The Constitution

One goal of the League of Nations was to

• Promote peaceful relations worldwide

• Stimulate the economy of Europe

• Bring World War I to an end

• To create tension between countries

Buildup of weapons and arms to prepare for war

• militarism

• imperialism

• nationalism

• armistice

What was a direct result of World War I?

• Nicholas II was named czar of Russia

• Germany loses its territories

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a terrorist

• The Ottoman Empire expanded

What was a major cause of World War I?

• Militarism in the nations of Europe

• America's Isolationism

• Travel between nations

• Disagreement over territory