World War 1 #1 (backround) Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

A

Background causes (MAIN)

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2
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Arms race hit Europe, countries wanted the strongest military

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WW1 Militarism

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3
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European nations joining sides, in terms of alliance they were all in danger.

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WW1 Alliances

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4
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Germany was jealous of European empires that France and Britain had built

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WW1 Imperialism

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5
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By 1914 rivalry had emerged among European powers with each thinking they’re the best

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WW1 Nationalism

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6
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Italy, Austria Hungry, Germany

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Triple Alliance

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7
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France, Britain, Russia

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Triple Entente

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8
Q
  • European powers were in fierce competition, building stronger armies, developing advanced weapons, and forming alliances with smaller nations.
  • Nationalism was spreading across Europe
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Summer of 1914

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9
Q

Serbia threatened A-H told them to stay out of Bosnia
AH REFUSED
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife assassinated by Gavrilo princip
The powder keg exploded; chaos about to devour Europe

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Crisis in Balkins/powder keg of Europe

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10
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Bosnia’s population consist of many nationalist groups creating a fertile ground for nationalist movements like Serbs who sought unification in Serbia.

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Bosnia; Ethnic and Nationalist tensions

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11
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Gavrilo Princip assassinated ——————— on June 18, 1914

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The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

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