7.2 – Causes of World War I

What was one of the main causes of World War I related to military development?

• Agricultural advancements

• Democracy

• Militarism

• Technological stagnation

Which alliance included Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• Triple Alliance

• Central Powers

• Dual Alliance

• Triple Entente

What was a significant effect of industrial manufacturing on militarism before World War I?

• Stagnation in military tactics

• Greater pace of military weapon production

• Increased agricultural tools production

• Decreased weapon production

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

• By promoting peace treaties

• Through the promotion of global trade

• By reducing nationalistic sentiments

• Through competition and conflict over empires

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

• It fostered a sense of unity against perceived threats from other nations

• It diminished the importance of national identity

• It encouraged international cooperation

• It promoted the abolition of military forces

Which event directly sparked the beginning of World War I?

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The invention of the machine gun

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What was the Triple Entente?

• A military alliance including Britain, France, and Russia

• An economic agreement

• A peace treaty

• A cultural exchange program

Why did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• It encouraged disarmament

• It led to the development of complex military mobilization plans

• It isolated certain countries economically

• It facilitated trade agreements

How did militarism specifically make Germany a concern for other European countries?

• Through diplomatic negotiations

• By reducing its military size

• Through its rapid industrialization and military buildup

• By promoting pacifism

What was the impact of nationalism on European countries' readiness to go to war?

• It convinced them that their national identities were under threat and must be defended

• It made them more likely to seek diplomatic solutions

• It made them more inclined to compromise with rival states

• It decreased their military spending