Causes of World War 1

WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

• Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

• The Treaty of Versailles was signed.

• Germany invaded Belgium.

• The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand's cousin.

How did European powers’ experience with imperialism influence their attitude toward the war?

• It emboldened them.

• It made them more cautious.

• It led to isolationism.

• It caused them to seek peace negotiations.

Another name for the Allied Powers was the ________________________.

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Entente

• Central Powers

• Axis Powers

Why was the choice Austria gave Serbia so important?

• It allowed Serbia to negotiate peacefully with Austria.

• The many demands of Austria’s ultimatum were so harsh that war was really the only option.

• Serbia was given a chance to join the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• Austria wanted to strengthen its alliance with Serbia.

Why was Franz Ferdinand killed?

• To prevent the spread of communism in Europe.

• Serbian nationalists hoped to provoke Russia into supporting Serbs in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• To establish a new monarchy in Serbia.

• To gain control over the Balkans.

How did industrialization affect the war?

• New industrial technologies made war harder to reverse.

• Industrialization led to a decrease in military technology.

• Industrialization had no impact on warfare strategies.

• Industrialization made wars shorter and less destructive.

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially.

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

Nationalism is defined as what?

• A devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.

• A belief in the superiority of one nation over others.

• A movement to promote global unity and cooperation.

• An ideology that opposes all forms of government.

How might the First World War have happened by accident?

• Governments could not keep up diplomatic relations and communications at the pace that the conflict was moving.

• Countries were eager to expand their territories and influence.

• Military alliances were formed without proper consideration of their consequences.

• Economic competition led to inevitable conflict among nations.

A position of not taking sides in a conflict

• Neutrality

• Partisanship

• Bias

• Allegiance