Why did the great war start - 1 Flashcards
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What is Nationalism?
A strong sense of pride in one’s country; often leads to rivalry and the belief that one’s country is better than others.
What is Militarism?
The belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be ready to use it to defend or promote national interests.
What is Imperialism?
The policy of expanding a country’s power through colonization or military force, often leading to conflict with other nations.
What are Alliances in the context of WWI?
Agreements between countries to support each other in case of war; divided Europe into two main groups: the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
What countries were in the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What countries were in the Triple Entente?
Britain, France, and Russia.
What is a long-term cause?
A reason for an event that develops over a long period of time.
Why was the war called “The Great War”?
Because of its massive scale and impact on the world, especially on soldiers and civilians.
What is a war memorial?
A monument or structure that honors people who died in war.
How many people were killed on average each week during WWI?
Over 5,000 deaths per week.
What is the difference between a long-term and a short-term cause?
A long-term cause builds up over time; a short-term cause is an immediate trigger of an event.
What short-term event triggered World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914.
Why did people volunteer to fight in the war?
Many were motivated by patriotism, peer pressure, a sense of duty, or the belief it would be a short war.
What role did school memorials play after the war?
They honored former students who died, showing how deeply the war affected communities.
What does Source A in the textbook show?
A war memorial at a school in Dudley, England, commemorating former students who died in the Great War.
What does Source C in the textbook explain?
How alliances made countries feel more secure but also meant that one conflict could drag many nations into war.
