World War One Revision - Long Term Causes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the long-term causes of World War One (MAIN) based on the provided revision notes.

Militarism

The belief that a country needs a strong military and should be ready to use it, leading European nations to build up their armies and navies prior to $1914$.

Naval Race

The tense competition between Germany and Britain to build modern, advanced battleships, which increased mutual suspicion.

Mobilisation

The process of preparing and organizing troops for war; many countries had detailed plans that relied on doing this quickly.

Alliances

Formal agreements between countries to support one another in the event of war, which turned local conflicts into global ones through a chain reaction.

Triple Entente

The alliance between Britain, France, and Russia.

Triple Alliance

The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (though Italy later changed sides).

Imperialism

The act of building empires by taking over land overseas, causing fierce competition and jealousy over colonies in Africa and Asia.

Moroccan Crises

Tensions in $1905$ and $1911$ where Germany challenged French influence in Morocco, bringing Europe close to war.

Nationalism

Strong pride in one's country or ethnic group, leading nations to be more stubborn, competitive, and less willing to compromise.

Alsace-Lorraine

The territory that France lost to Germany in $1871$ and wanted to regain, causing deep-seated national tension.

MAIN

An acronym representing the four long-term causes of World War One: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.