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What is imperialism?
Imperialism means extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What is militarism?
Militarism means glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war.
What is alliances?
Agreement between countries to protect each other.
What is nationalism?
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.
How did imperialism contribute to starting the war?
It was a source of tension as European countries tried to expand their empires.
How did alliances contribute to starting the war?
The fight between countries became major; once someone attack a country, its allies will also join until it get bigger and bigger.
How did nationalism contribute to starting the war?
How did militarism contribute to starting the war?
Which countries were part of Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy were part of Triple Alliance.
Which countries were part of Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, Russia were part of Triple Entente.
What was the spark that started the war?
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914.
What was Gavrilo Princip a member of?
Gavrilo Princip was a member of the "Black Hand."
Which countries had the fastest economic growth in World War 1?
The fastest economic growth was in the United States, Germany, and Japan.
What was Canada's role in World War 1?
Canada is part of the British Empire and was automatically at war.
What was Germany's motive for going to war?
Germany believed that it could win a war.
What was Austria-Hungary's motive for going to war?
Concerned with the survival of its multi-ethnic state, and wanted to solve the Pan-Slavism problem once and for all.
What was Russia's motive for going to war?
Russia's motives were mostly economic — it badly wanted access to an all weather port.
What was Britain's motive for going to war?
Britain believed in the independence of Sovereign States and in curbing the ever-increasing strength of Germany.
What was Canada's motive for going to war?
Canada automatically entered the war as part of the British Empire.
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