World War One

• What are the four main factors that contributed to the tensions in Europe before World War I


  nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances
• What did Austria-Hungary do during the decay of the Ottoman Empire


  Austria-Hungary tried to create a multinational empire
• What impact did the decay of the Ottoman Empire have on the Balkans?


  It created instability in the Balkans.
• Why was Austria-Hungary's attempt to create a multinational empire unsuccessful?

  Rising nationalism and ethnic tensions within its diverse population.
• Who was assassinated in Sarajevo by a Serbian terrorist group, and what was his title?

  Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
• Which Serbian nationalist group was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

  The "Black Hand."
• What was the name of the assassin who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

  Gavrilo Princip
• What was the motive behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by the "Black Hand"?

  Retaliation against Austro-Hungarian imperialism and promotion of Serbian nationalism.
• What is militarism?


  glorification of armed strength and the belief in the importance of military power
• How did militarism manifest itself as a status symbol in Europe?

  Nations competed to have the best military
• Who had the best army before the war?

  Germany
• Who had the best navy before the war?

  Britain
• Why did Germany seek to increase its navy?

  Germany saw itself as a rising powerhouse in industry, science, and military and wanted to increase its naval strength.
• What is the security dilemma associated with militarism?

  Breeds suspicion and tension among nations, leading to an arms race and increased likelihood of conflict.
• Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

  Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
• Who were the members of the Triple Entente?

  France, Russia, and Britain
• What was Germany's goal regarding colonies?

  Germany wanted to increase its colonies
• How did imperialism contribute to the instability in Europe?


  The competition for colonies led to an unstable Europe with Germany at the center of tensions.
• What was the aim of the Pan-German movement?

  sought to unite all German-speaking peoples.
• What was the leading cause of World War I?

  Nationalism, especially movements like Pan-German and Pan-Slavic