Unit 7.2: Causes of WWI

These flashcards cover key individuals, events, and concepts related to the causes of World War I, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne who was assassinated on June 28, 1914, which triggered WWI.

Immediate Cause of WWI

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.

Sarajevo

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.

Gavrilo Princip

A Bosnian Serb nationalist known for assassinating Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which sparked the outbreak of World War I.

Black Hand

A secret society of Serbian nationalists responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Germany

The country who completely supported Austria-Hungary in WWl.

Russia

The country that vowed to support Serbia because they were Slavic.

Alliance Systems

Military agreements among European powers, notably the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance, that contributed to the outbreak of WWI.

Triple Entente

The alliance of Britain, France, and Russia prior to and during WWI.

Triple Alliance

The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy prior to and during WWI.

Long-term causes of WWI

Factors such as imperial rivalries, nationalism, militarism, and domestic tensions that led to the war.

Militarism

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war, which was prevalent in Europe before WWI.

The Allies

The coalition of countries including France, Britain, Russia, and later Italy and the United States during WWI.

The Central Powers

The coalition of countries including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire during WWI.