Causes of World War One

Flashcards about the causes of World War One.

What is an alliance?

An alliance is an agreement between two or more countries to provide help if needed.

Why were alliances important in the lead-up to World War One?

Alliances were important in the lead-up to World War One because their creation (between 1879 and 1914) led to a situation where countries were obligated to declare war if their allies did.

What is imperialism?

Imperialism is when a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule.

How did imperialism contribute to the causes of World War One?

The amount of the lands owned by France and Great Britain and France increased the rivalry with Germany who had entered the scramble for Africa to acquire colonies late and only had small areas of Africa. This fueled frustration and desire to challenge France and Great Britain, who had already built large empires. This competition for colonies worsened the political tensions and pushed Germany to closer confrontal with the Entente powers - helping set the stage for WW1.

What is militarism?

Militarism is when the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government.

How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War One?

Militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War One because it led to an arms race between major countries, with armies doubling in size and competition for naval dominance.

What is an alliance?

An alliance is an agreement between two or more countries to provide help if needed.

Why were alliances important in the lead-up to World War One?

Alliances were important in the lead-up to World War One because their creation (between 1879 and 1914) led to a situation where countries were obligated to declare war if their allies did.

What is imperialism?

Imperialism is when a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule.

How did imperialism contribute to the causes of World War One?

The amount of the lands owned by France and Great Britain and France increased the rivalry with Germany who had entered the scramble for Africa to acquire colonies late and only had small areas of Africa. This fueled frustration and desire to challenge France and Great Britain, who had already built large empires. This competition for colonies worsened the political tensions and pushed Germany to closer confrontal with the Entente powers - helping set the stage for WW1.

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