Causes of War

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What is imperialism?

Imperialism means extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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What is militarism?

Militarism means glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war.

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What is alliances?

Agreement between countries to protect each other.

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What is nationalism?

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

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How did imperialism contribute to starting the war?

It was a source of tension as European countries tried to expand their empires.

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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.

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How did nationalism contribute to starting the war?

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How did militarism contribute to starting the war?

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Which countries were part of Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy were part of Triple Alliance.

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Which countries were part of Triple Entente?

Great Britain, France, Russia were part of Triple Entente.

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What was the spark that started the war?

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

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When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914.

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What was Gavrilo Princip a member of?

Gavrilo Princip was a member of the "Black Hand."

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Which countries had the fastest economic growth in World War 1?

The fastest economic growth was in the United States, Germany, and Japan.

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What was Canada's role in World War 1?

Canada is part of the British Empire and was automatically at war.

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What was Germany's motive for going to war?

Germany believed that it could win a war.

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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.

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What was Russia's motive for going to war?

Russia's motives were mostly economic — it badly wanted access to an all weather port.

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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.

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What was Canada's motive for going to war?

Canada automatically entered the war as part of the British Empire.

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