WW1 Causes Flashcards
1
Q
What is militarism?
A
The belief that a country should maintain a strong armed forces
2
Q
What is imperialism?
A
Trying to build up an empire
3
Q
What is nationalism?
A
Having pride in your country, willing to defend it
4
Q
What is an alliance?
A
An agreement or promise to defend and help another country
5
Q
What countries were part of the triple entente?
A
Russia, France and Great Britain
6
Q
What countries were in the triple alliance?
A
Germany, Austro-Hungary and Italy
7
Q
Put the events of 1914 in order:
A
- Gavrillo Princip shoots Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
- Austro-Hungary declares war on Russia
- Due to the alliance, Germany declares war on Russia
- Due to her alliance, Russia mobilises to support Syria
- Germany declared war on France
- Germany invade Belgium. Britain declares war on Germany.
- Austro-Hungary declared war on Russia
- France and Britain declare war on Austro-Hungary
8
Q
What date was the archduke of Austria shot?
A
28 June 1914
