L3

• What is another name for World War I?

  The War to End All Wars
• What regions were mainly involved in World War I?

  Europe and the Middle East
• Which nations were key participants in World War I?

  Germany, USA, UK, France, Russia
• What were the consequences of World War I in the 20th century?

  Massive bloodshed and bitter memories
• What are the four long-term causes of World War I recognized by historians?

  1. Nationalism
  2. Imperialism
  3. Militarism
  4. Alliance System
• What does nationalism mean?

  Devotion to one's nation and culture
• What were some unification movements related to nationalism?

  Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
• How did nationalist rivalries contribute to World War I?

  Ethnic tensions sought independence from foreign rule
• What conflict arose between Russia and Austria-Hungary?

  Dispute over the treatment of Serbs
• Which countries formed alliances before World War I?

  Germany with Austria-Hungary; Russia, France, and Britain
• What does imperialism refer to?

  Control over weaker nations economically and politically
• How did European countries benefit from their colonies?

  Raw materials and markets for goods
• What was the impact of militarism on military spending?

  Increased military spending due to nationalism and imperialism
• By 1890, which country was the strongest military power in Europe?

  Germany
• What was the naval expansion in Germany aimed at?

  Rivaling England's naval power
• Which countries participated in naval buildup alongside Germany?

  France, Italy, Japan, USA
• What was the state of Europe by 1907?

  Divided into two armed camps
• Which states gained independence in the Balkans?

  Serbia and Balkan States
• What did Slavic nationalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina desire?

  Independence from Austria-Hungary
• How did Austria view Serbia in the context of nationalism?

  As a threat to its control and stability
• What event is considered the "spark" that triggered World War I?

  The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• When did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occur?

  June 28, 1914
• Who was the victim of the assassination that triggered WWI?

  Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

  Sarajevo, Bosnia
• Why was Sarajevo significant at the time of the assassination?

  It was a hotbed of Slavic nationalism
• What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's role after the assassination?

  Encouraged Austria-Hungary to act aggressively
• What happened to Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918?

  He abdicated as WWI neared its end
• What are the main causes of World War I summarized?

  • Imperialism: Control over weaker nations
  • Nationalism: Devotion to one's nation
  • Alliances: Division into two armed camps
  • Militarism: Increased military spending
  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Sparked the war