7.2 Causes of World War I

What is militarism?

• The belief in building strong militaries to protect interests

• An economic strategy focused on agriculture

• A system of government

• A cultural movement emphasizing peace

Which country had arguably the most powerful military force in Europe before World War I?

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Russia

What was the Triple Alliance?

• A trade agreement among European countries

• A peace treaty signed before World War I

• An alliance including Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire

• An agreement between Britain, France, and Russia

How did international alliances contribute to the cause of World War I?

• By promoting peace talks

• By creating a balance of power that prevented war

• By isolating rival states and creating elaborate military plans

• By encouraging economic cooperation

What role did imperialism play in leading up to World War I?

• It promoted global trade and understanding

• It resulted in the dissolution of empires

• It led to competition and conflict over colonies

• It encouraged countries to disarm

Which country sought to enlarge its empire, contributing to the cause of World War I?

• Russia

• Italy

• Germany

• France

How did nationalism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• By defining other nations as enemies and emphasizing national glory

• By encouraging countries to give up their colonies

• By promoting international cooperation

• By diminishing the importance of national identity

What event is considered the 'tiny spark' that led to World War I?

• The signing of the Triple Alliance

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invention of new military technology

• The formation of the League of Nations

Which two countries were directly involved in the conflict that led to World War I?

• Britain and Germany

• France and Italy

• Serbia and Austria-Hungary

• Germany and Russia

What was the result of the alliance system when the Serbian-Austro-Hungarian conflict erupted?

• It led to immediate peace negotiations

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in World War I

• It dissolved the alliances