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CauseNation(s) Involved/AffectedResultMilitarismBritain, France, GermanyCompetition to have the most powerful weapons & armies.Alliance (Triple Entente)France, Britain, RussiaEach nation would protect one another if they went to war.Alliance (Triple Alliance)Austria-Hungary, Germany, ItalyEach nation would protect one another if they went to war.ImperialismBritain, France, GermanyIncreased rivalries to acquire new colonies.NationalismAll countriesWilling to fight to protect national interests.Desire of independence for dominated ethnic groups.CrisesMoroccan (1905), Moroccan (1912), Bosnia (1908).Moroccan – Morocco becomes French; Germany supported Moroccan independence.Bosnia – AH takes Bosnia. Serbs think it is theirs. Serbs threaten AH. Russia allied with Serbia. Germany allies with AH. Both mobilize. RUS backs down.Activities – Causes of WW1What is meant by the term alliance?An agreement between two or more countries to give each other help if needed.Why was Germany annoyed by imperialism?Entered the scramble late and only had small areas in Africa.Which armies had increased in size between 1870 and 1914?France and Germany. (More than doubled) 4. Describe the Schlieffen Plan.-invade and sweep into France before the French could reach the German border. 10% of army would protect the eastern border of Germany.5.Why were the two crises important factors?- Alliances were brought into play and countries chose sides. 6. Which countries were bound to each other by which alliance?Entente- Britain, Russia, FranceAlliance- Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy7. Why was nationalism an important factor?-Strong feelings to promote interests of homelands-intense efforts to gain independence amongst The Slavs8.Describe the part played by Germany in increasing European militarism.-competed with Britain to have the largest navy-main powers were competing to have the most powerful weaponsDate: ___________________Block: _______Name: ___________________________________The Causes of World War 1CauseNation(s) Involved/AffectedResultMilitarismAlliance (Triple Entente)Alliance (Triple Alliance)ImperialismNationalismCrisesActivities – Causes of WW1What is meant by the term alliance?Why was Germany annoyed by imperialism?Which armies had increased in size between 1870 and 1914?Describe the Schlieffen Plan.Why were the two crises important factors?Which countries were bound to each other by which alliance?Why was nationalism an important factor?Describe the part played by Germany in increasing European militarism. ................
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