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• How would you define Militarism?


  Militarism is the belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
• What does the term Alliances refer to in a historical context?


  Alliances refer to agreements between countries to support each other in times of war.
• How would you define Imperialism?


  Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.
• What does Nationalism mean?


  Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation.
• In which country was Franz Ferdinand shot?

  In Bosnia
• Causes of WW1

  Nationalism, Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism
• How did alliances lead to war?


  Assurances, Cascading Conflict, Automatic Mobilization
• Catalysts of WW1

  Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Bosnian Crisis, Agadir Crisis, Balkan Wars
• Nationalism and Conflict


  Ethnic and Linguistic Diversity, National Identity, Territorial Ambitions, Rival Nationalist Claims, Nationalist Rhetoric
• Examples of Nationalism's Positive and Negative Aspects


  Cultural Preservation, National Pride, Self-Determination, Exclusivity, Aggression, Divisiveness
• What is colonisation?


  The act of taking control of a place and settling there.