Causes of WWI

What is militarism?

• A cultural movement

• The glorification of one’s military and belief in maintaining a strong military

• A type of government policy

• The economic system of a country

Which country had the greatest increase in military buildup by 1914?

• Germany

• Russia

• Great Britain

• France

What role did alliances play in the lead-up to World War I?

• They were secret agreements that could pull many countries into war

• They had no significant impact

• They prevented conflicts between major powers

• They were public agreements for trade

What event directly triggered World War I?

• The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria

• The invasion of Belgium

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of the Somme

What is nationalism?

• A policy of economic self-sufficiency

• A military strategy

• Extreme pride in one’s nation

• A form of government

How did imperialism contribute to the start of World War I?

• By promoting peace through economic interdependence

• By reducing competition for colonies

• By leading to increased confrontation over colonies

• By encouraging countries to disarm

Which two countries were involved in a naval arms race?

• Russia and Great Britain

• Great Britain and Germany

• France and Austria-Hungary

• Germany and Russia

What was the main goal of Otto von Bismarck for Germany?

• To keep Germany isolated

• To build the world's largest navy

• To form an alliance with France

• To keep France isolated and weak

Why did countries form alliances before World War I?

• To promote free trade

• To defend each other in case of an attack

• To isolate Germany economically

• To engage in cultural exchanges

What was a significant effect of nationalism in Europe before World War I?

• It caused competition and conflict between nations

• It resulted in the unification of Austria-Hungary and Serbia

• It encouraged countries to disband their militaries

• It led to a decrease in military spending