Causes of WWI Flashcards
(11 cards)
MANIA
Militarisation
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination
How is militarism seen in the lead of up to WWI
Militiristation increase over 1910-1914. Seen the most in Germany with a 73% increase in defense expenditure
The triple alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
The triple entente
Russia (& Serbia), Britain, France
What is threatening Austria-Hungary empire
Slavic nationalism. They took over Bosnia and want to take over Serbia to gain control of all Slavic people
Italy’s involvement in alliances
Italy held a defensive alliance, meaning it will only participate if attacked. Later joins the allies
Nationalism
In terms of WWI, Nationalism becomes aggressive, causing international tension
Colonial rivalry led to
- Strained relationships between the European powers
- Formations of alliances
- Intensification of the arms race
- Hostility among the powers
When was the assassination?
June 28 1914
Who was assassinated?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungary empire
Who assassinated AFF?
Serbian Nationalist Gavrilo Princip, believed Bosnia should belong to Serbia.
