How WW1 Began

Question 1

Who was murdered and death that sparked beginning of WW1?

Answer 1

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 2

What does MAIN stand for?

Answer 2

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

Question 3

What does militarism mean and how did it relate to starting of WW1?

Answer 3

building up armed forces + getting ready for war
Nations were keen to have armies with modern equipment, capable of beginning war.

Question 4

What does alliances mean and how did it relate to starting of WW1?

Answer 4

agreements to defend + help another country
Triple alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary + Italy)
Triple entente ( Britain, France + Russia)
Although alliances makes countries feel secure it is dangerous + increases likelihood of war.

Question 5

Who was in triple alliance?

Answer 5

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

Question 6

Who was in triple entente?

Answer 6

Britain, France + Russia

Question 7

What does imperialism mean and how did it relate to starting of WW1?

Answer 7

Trying to build an empire (when a country takes over new lands and controls them).
Empires bring power, economic strength and trade resources
Britain + France had large empires
Austria-Hungary + Russia competed for dominance in Eastern Europe.

Question 8

What does nationalism mean and how did it relate to starting of WW1?

Answer 8

Having pride in your country + being willing to defend it.
Nationalism escalated tensions
E.g loss of Alsace-Lorraine to Germany left France keen to regain lost territory