World War 1 #2 (Start) Flashcards
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The Balkans were called the “Powder Keg” because of the constant conflicts, nationalist uprisings, and imperial rivalries that created a highly unstable situation. The region was a flashpoint where tensions boiled over, sparking the war that engulfed Europe and much of the world.
The powder keg/ The balkans
A-H demanded that Serbia turn over the assassin. Serbia refused and turned to Russia for help – panslavism
Russia told Serbia they supported them; A-H turned to their alley – Germany
Germany told A-H they supported them unconditionally. - blank check
A-H gave Serbia one last chance; Serbia didn’t comply
A-H, with Germany support declared war in Serbia on July 28, 1914. The alliances mobilized and war began.
WW1 When chaos started
was a political and cultural movement that aimed to unite all Slavic peoples under a shared identity, based on their common linguistic, cultural, and historical heritage. It emerged in the 19th century during a time of rising nationalism in Europe and played a significant role in the tensions leading up to World War I.
Panslavism
refers to an unconditional promise of support or assistance, often in a political or military context. The most notable example of this term is its use in the events leading up to World War I.
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