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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WHAT EVENT BEGAN WORLD WAR I? | The assassination of Francis Ferdinand, the next in line to be king of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
| WHAT IS IMPERIALISM? | The policy of obtaining and occupying colonies to form empires. |
| WHAT IS NATIONALISM? | Strong pride for one's country. |
| WHAT IS MILITARISM? | Building up a military--army or navy. |
| WHAT ARE ALLIANCES? | Agreements to help each other in times of crisis. |
| WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I? | European alliances, nationalism, militarism, imperialism |
| WHY DID THE EUROPEANS WANT COLONIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA? | 1. For the natural resources 2. A market for their goods 3. Cheap labor (slaves) |
| WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE COLONIES IN AFRICA? | Africa was a strategic location in case of war. |
| WHO ARE THE TWO SIDES THAT FOUGHT DURING WORLD WAR I? | Allies and Central Powers |
| HOW MUCH OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION WAS UNDER EUROPEAN CONTROL IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY? | Over 25% |
| WHY DID THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES JOIN ALLIANCES? | To better protect themselves |
| WHY DID MANY EUROPEAN COUNTRIES RESENT AND DISTRUST EACH OTHER? | Conflicts had occurred over control of colonies in Africa and Asia |
| WHY DID THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES BUILD UP STRONG ARMIES AND NAVIES? | To defend their own countries and colonies |