MAIN causes of World War I

What does Militarism refer to in the context of the MAIN causes of World War I?

• The reduction of armed forces and military budgets

• The building up of armed forces and getting ready for war

• The signing of peace treaties between rival countries

• The development of new agricultural techniques

Which two countries were competing to have the strongest navy in the world before World War I?

• France and Russia

• Germany and Britain

• Britain and France

• Russia and Germany

According to the size of the army statistics, how much did Germany's army grow from 1880 to 1914?

• From 1.3 million to 5.0 million

• From 730,000 to 4.0 million

• From 400,000 to 1.2 million

• From 1.3 million to 4.0 million

Which countries were competing to have the strongest army in the world before World War I?

• Britain and France

• Germany and Russia

• Germany and France

• France and Russia

What was the Triple Alliance also known as?

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

• Neutral Powers

• Axis Powers

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Britain, Italy, and Japan

What happened when Italy joined the war?

• It joined the Central Powers

• It remained neutral

• It joined the Allied Powers

• It created the Triple Alliance

What is the concept of the Domino Effect as it relates to World War I?

• If one country develops technology, others will follow

• If one country is attacked, its allies will join the war

• If one country's economy collapses, others will too

• If one country declares war, it will lead to a global conflict

What does the term "Imperialism" refer to in the context of the MAIN causes of World War I?

• The spread of democratic ideals

• The reduction of military forces

• Trying to build up an Empire

• Establishing trade agreements with other nations

Between 1910 and 1914, which country had the highest percentage increase in defense spending?

• France

• Britain

• Russia

• Germany