Causes of WW1 (MANIAC)

Question 1

MILITARISM

Answer 1

European nations were building up their military power and weapons.
There was an arms race, especially between Germany and Britain.
Countries believed that having a strong military would help them solve conflicts quickly.

Question 2

Alliances

Answer 2

European powers formed rival alliances
These alliances meant that if one country was attacked, others would be pulled into the conflict, turning a small war into a world war.

Question 3

Nationalism

Answer 3

Nations had strong pride in their culture, military, and power.
Nationalism increased rivalries and tensions, especially in the Balkans.

Question 4

Imperialism

Answer 4

European powers competed for colonies and resources in Africa and Asia.
This created tension and rivalry between countries like Britain, France, and Germany.

Question 5

Assassination

Answer 5

The spark of WWI was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist (Gavrilo Princip) in June 1914.
Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia, leading to a chain reaction of war declarations due to alliances.

Question 6

Crisis

Answer 6

A series of crises before 1914, such as the Moroccan Crises and Balkan Wars, increased tension and distrust among European powers.