1.1.4 The Causes of the First World War



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1. Nationalism

Define: ______________________________________________________________________________

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While it can be a positive force for change, why was nationalism a dangerous / negative force at the turn of the 20th century? ____________________________________________________________________

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Explain the sources of nationalism for the following countries:

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|France | |

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|Germany | |

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|Austria-Hungary | |

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|Russia / Balkans | |

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|Great Britain | |

2. Economic Rivalry ( further to our study of imperialism from last day)

Define: ______________________________________________________________________________

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List three pieces of evidence from this section which supports economic rivalry between Germany and Great Britain prior to the outbreak of the First World War ___________________

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3. The Arms Race

Define: ______________________________________________________________________________

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List two reasons why did Great Britain was dependant on a large navy. ____________________

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What was the British reaction to Germany’s plan to construct a navy that would rival that of Great Britain?__________________________________________________________________

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The British responded to the German naval challenge by launching the Dreadnought in 1906. What was the Dreadnought?______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What was the major significance of the naval race? ____________________________________

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4. The Alliance System

By 1914, the major nation states of Europe had divided into two armed. The questions in this section will help you gain an understanding into how these rival camps developed

Who was Otto von Bismarck?______________________________________________________

Explain how Bismarck used alliances to diplomatically isolate France.______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Who was Wilhelm II?_____________________________________________________________

What happened to Bismarck?______________________________________________________

Explain how did the policies of Wilhelm II brought about alliances between the following European countries

a). France and Russia (1894)_________________________________________________

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b). France, Russia, & Great Britain (1907) ______________________________________

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