World War I - MAIN Flashcards
What does M stand for in MAINA?
Militarism.
What does the first A stand for in MAINA?
Alliances.
What does the I stand for in MAINA?
Imperialism.
What does N stand for in MAINA?
Nationalism.
What does the last A stand for in MAINA?
Assassination.
What is militarism?
The build-up of military forces and armaments ( military weapons and equipment ) along with the belief that force was the answer to conflict.
The Pre-World War I world existed with a tenuous ___________________.
Balance of power. If a country gained or lost territory, the balance was disrupted. Alliances were created to help maintain that balance.
How many alliances were there in Europe?
Two.
Which were the two alliances in Europe?
The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
Who was in the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
Who was in the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, and Russia.
What is Imperialism?
Extending a country’s influence or control over other countries or peoples by military for political or economic control.
What did Germany want pre-WWI?
More colonies.
What did Austria-Hungary want pre-WWI?
More colonies.
What did Great Britain want pre-WWI?
To stay the #1 world power.
