MANIA + RICE

M.A.N.I.A.

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination - factors leading to WWI.

Militarism (WWI)

Germany built up its navy to rival Britain’s.

Alliances (WWI)

The Triple Entente included France, Britain, and Russia, while the Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Nationalism (WWI)

Slavic nationalism in the Balkans; France sought to regain Alsace-Lorraine.

Imperialism (WWI)

European nations competed fiercely for colonies.

Assassination (WWI)

Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering the war.

R.I.C.E.

Resources, Ideas, Conflict, Emotions - contributed to the causes and environment of WWI.

Militarism (WWII)

Germany rebuilt its military forces; Japan and Italy expanded their armed forces.

Alliances (WWII)

The Axis Powers comprised Germany, Italy, and Japan; opposed by the Allied Powers including Britain, France, USSR, and the U.S.

Nationalism (WWII)

Nazi Germany promoted Aryan superiority; Japan pursued national expansion.

Imperialism (WWII)

Germany annexed Austria and invaded Czechoslovakia; Japan invaded Manchuria and China.

Appeasement (WWII)

World leaders tried to appease Hitler, exemplified by the Munich Agreement of 1938.

Cold War M.A.N.I.A.

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Arms Race - factors defining the Cold War period.

Militarism (Cold War)

The U.S. and USSR developed massive military capabilities and nuclear arsenals.

NATO and Warsaw Pact

NATO consisted of U.S. and Western allies, opposing the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in the Warsaw Pact.

Vietnam War M.A.N.I.A.

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination - key factors during the Vietnam War.

War on Terror M.A.N.I.A.

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Ideology, Attack - key factors in the War on Terror.

Resources (War on Terror)

Strategic interests in oil-rich regions led to U.S. military expansion in the Middle East.