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M.A.I.N.
Question | Answer |
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Ultimatum | A set of demands |
Militarism | The glorification and building up of the military |
Alsace and Lorraine | Territories taken from France by Germany. France wanted them back (Nationalism) |
Mobilize | Prepare Military forces for war |
Neutrality | The policy of supporting neither side in a war. |
Which Countries made up the Central Powers? | Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy |
Who made up the Allies? | Russia, France and Britain.... Later the U.S. |
What Events led Austria to declare war on Serbia? | 1. The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. 2. Austria had Germany's full support |
What event caused Britain to enter the war? | Germany invaded Belgium to get to France. This ended Belgium's neutrality. |
Status | High Standing, rank or prestige |
Who was Gavrilo Principe? | The man who assassinated the Archduke. |
Who made up the Triple Alliance? | Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy |
Who made up the Triple Entente? | France, Britain and Russia |
Why did Germany form alliances with Italy and Austria-Hungary? | To protect itself against a potential attack by France and/or Russia. |
Overseas | Across the seas/Foreign |
Biggest Naval Rivalry during WWI | Britain Vs France |
Economic Rivals during WWI | Britain vs. Germany |
Nationalism | A strong feeling of pride or devotion in one's country |
Franco-Prussian War | France was still bitter over their loss to Germany (Caused bad feelings) |
Black Hand | Serbian Terrorist group behind the assassination of the Archduke. |
Blank Check | Germany's unconditional support to Austria |
How did Germany feel about the other great powers? | that it was not respected by them. |
How did other great powers feel about Germany? | Britain feared it's economic potential and challenge to it's navy. France was still angry over their loss in the Franco-Prussian war and the loss of Alsace and Lorraine. |