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Causes Of WW1 Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
Q

What are the two categories of causes for world wars?

A

Long-term and short-term causes

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Define nationalism.

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To love your country and think it is superior to others.

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3
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What is an arms race?

A

Countries spent more money on bigger armies to ensure they had the best.

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4
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What is the significance of alliances in the context of World War I?

A

Groups of nations that agree to back each other up in a war.

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5
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ was formed by Britain, France, and Russia.

A

Triple Entente

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6
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

A

Triple Alliance

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7
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What does imperialism refer to?

A

To gain control of land and people around the world and build an empire.

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8
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What metaphor is used to describe the tensions in Europe in 1914?

A

Groups of mountain climbers, all tied together with one rope.

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9
Q

True or False: The arms race was driven by the desire to have the smallest army.

A

False

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10
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What was the consequence of countries feeling threatened by each other?

A

They looked for allies to back them up in a war.

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11
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What did the alliances aim to achieve?

A

To deter countries from starting a war by creating the risk of wider conflict.

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12
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What is militarism?

A

To take great pride in your country’s armed forces.

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13
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Describe the relationship between imperialism and European tensions.

A

The race to gain control over other nations led to tension and rivalries among European countries.

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14
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What was a potential trigger for the Great War according to the alliances?

A

A small disagreement between any two nations could drag all of Europe into war.

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15
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What is the death toll in the context of world wars?

A

The total number of deaths resulting from the conflict.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ refers to the competition for military superiority among nations.