MANIA Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the definition of Cause?
A reason for an event or action
How did militarism contribute to WWI?
It created an arms race between European nations that led to increased tensions
Define militarism.
Opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods
What is the purpose of alliances?
To support each other during war
What are alliances?
An agreement usually between 2 or more countries
What was a common practice among European countries prior to WWI?
European countries started to make secret treaties
Define nationalism.
Strong devotion to a particular country, nation, or ethnic group
How did nationalism contribute to WWI?
It caused many countries to ‘prove’ their power, especially Germany
What is imperialism?
Ruling policy that establishes and enforces the power and influence of a country with outside people or countries
How did imperialism contribute to tensions before WWI?
Many Germans saw warfare as an opportunity to take another’s colonies
What is assassination?
Selective, premeditated, and sudden assassination of a certain individual
What was a significant assassination that contributed to the start of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
What was the arms race?
Most European countries competed to develop large militaries
What did the arms race involve before 1914?
Drafting millions of men and drawing up war plans
What intense feeling caused many to desire war prior to WWI?
An intense feeling of pride in one’s nation
True or False: Many industrial nations sought to control colonies to access raw materials.
True
Fill in the blank: Many Germans saw warfare as a means of taking another’s _______.
[colonies]
