World War 1

World War 1 was also known as the...

• a.    The War between the states

• the Great War

World War 1 took place between what years?

• 1939 - 1945
• 1915 - 1920
• 1914 - 1918
• 1899 - 1914

   Whose death sparked World War I?

• Kaiser Wilhelm

• Archbishop Ussher

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which was not a cause of WW1?

• militarism

• isolationism

• imperialism

• nationalism

What is the definition of Nationalism

• a.    Strong pride in your nation

• a.    When colonies rebel against their mother country

Militarism means....

• Building up armed forces and getting ready for war
• Having pride in your nation
• Trying to build an empire
• Agreements to help others

What is the definition of Imperialism

• The domination of one country over another

• a.    Exporting more than you import

• Strong pride in your nation

This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

Why did Germany declare war on Russia on August 1, 1914?

• Germany wanted to provoke a war with Russia’s ally Great Britain.

• Russia moved troops close to the German border

• Germany feared that Russia would begin blockading Germany’s ports.

Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?

• France building a powerful navy

• England's alliance with France

• German schools teaching English

• England and Germany competing for colonies