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Causes of WWI

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  • Which country initially joined the Triple Entente but later switched sides?
    Italy
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  • How is imperialism described as a cause of World War I?
    Country attempts to extend its power and influence over other countries fueled competition among countries
  • What regions did the Ottoman Empire rule over?
    Much of the Middle East North Africa and Eastern Europe
  • What event is considered the spark that started World War I?
    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  • What does the acronym MAIN stand for in the context of the causes of World War I?
    Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
  • Which country mobilized its forces in support of Serbia?
    Russia
  • Why did Britain declare war on Germany?
    In response to Germany's invasion of Belgium
  • Who killed the Austrian Archduke?
    A Slavic nationalist
  • What other name was used for the Ottoman Empire?
    Turkish Empire
  • What was Austria-Hungary's response to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
    Austria-Hungary blames Serbia for the murders and makes harsh demands in Serbia which they refuse
  • What is an alliance in the context of World War I?
    An agreement between two or more countries to help each other out and defend each other
  • What is nationalism as it relates to the causes of World War I?
    Pride in one's country belief you're better than other countries
  • What was the Powder Keg situation in the Balkans before World War I?
    Tensions were growing in the region ethnic groups were in conflict with each other
  • Which country joined the Triple Entente later in the war?
    The United States
  • How did Germany's declaration of war on France relate to its conflict with Russia?
    France was an ally of Russia
  • What were the three main countries in the Triple Alliance?
    Germany Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
  • What were the three main countries in the Triple Entente?
    Great Britain France and Russia
  • Which country did Germany invade on August 3 1914?
    Belgium
  • How is militarism defined as a cause of World War I?
    The policy of building up or creating a large military to have more and better weapons than everyone else
  • Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
    Germany was an ally of Austria-Hungary
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