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What were the causes and effects of militarism in pre-WWI Europe?
Cause: Industrialization and competition. Effect: Arms race, increased tensions, and readiness for war.
What were the causes and effects of the alliance system in pre-WWI Europe?
Cause: Desire for security and strategic advantage. Effect: Dragged nations into war due to a domino effect.
What were the causes and effects of nationalism in pre-WWI Europe?
Cause: Strong sense of pride and devotion to one's nation. Effect: Destabilization of multi-ethnic empires and increased tensions.
What were the causes and effects of imperialism in pre-WWI Europe?
Cause: Desire for resources and economic gain. Effect: Increased competition and tensions between European powers.
What were the causes and effects of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Cause: Serbian nationalism and desire for independence. Effect: Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, triggering WWI.
What were the causes and effects of the German Naval Laws?
Cause: Germany's desire to expand its power. Effect: Naval arms race with Great Britain and increased tensions.
What were the causes and effects of the Schlieffen Plan?
Cause: Germany's desire for a swift victory over France. Effect: Invasion of Belgium and Great Britain's entry into the war.
What were the causes and effects of the Balkan Wars?
Cause: Conflicting nationalist aims in the Balkan region. Effect: Increased tensions and instability in the region.
What was the cause and effect of the alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany?
Cause: Austria-Hungary sought support after the assassination. Effect: Germany backed Austria-Hungary, escalating the crisis.
What were the causes and effects of Russia's mobilization?
Cause: Support for Serbia. Effect: Germany declared war on Russia.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination triggered World War I.
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
A Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is the definition of Militarism?
Glorification of military power and aggressive build-up of armed forces.
What is the definition of Nationalism?
Strong sense of pride and devotion to one's nation, often leading to the belief in its superiority.
What is the definition of Imperialism?
Policy of extending a country's power through colonization and control of other territories.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's strategy to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium.
What was the Black Hand?
A Serbian nationalist terrorist group aiming to create an independent Serb state.
What were Dreadnoughts?
Battleships built by Britain in response to Germany's naval build-up, escalating tensions.
What was the Triple Alliance?
A pre-WWI alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy (later the Ottoman Empire).
What was the Triple Entente?
A pre-WWI alliance between Britain, France, and Russia.
What was the Congress of Vienna?
A conference of European powers that aimed to establish a balance of power after the Napoleonic Wars.
What was the goal of German Naval Laws?
To expand the German navy, leading to a naval arms race with Great Britain.