Causes Of World War I
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| Total Attempts: 43
This is a formative assessment that is designed to assess your understanding of the causes of World War I from the late 19th century to 1914 when war broke out.
Questions and Answers
- 1.Who forged (made) the first alliance and why was he so keen to ally with Austria-Hungary and Russia?
- 2.In the early 1870s the French hated the new German state? Why?
- 3.What two alliance systems existed in 1914 at the outbreak of World War I? Give the names of the alliances as well as the member nations.
- 4.How did the system of alliances help contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
- 5.Define the term 'militarism'.
- 6.What was the naval race in the lead up to World War I and who were the two main 'competitors'?
- 7.Why did Germany want a powerful navy?
- 8.What is 'imperialism'? Define the term using your own words.
- 9.How was imperialism a cause of World War I?
- 10.Define 'nationalism' in your own words.
- 11.Which part of Europe was called a "nationalistic hot spot" and who was the main sabre rattler in this part?
- 12.When was the First Balkan Crisis and what was the dispute about? Write a short paragraph explaining what happened.
- 13.What effect did the two Moroccan crises have on the relationship between the powers of Europe?
- 14.Why did Gavrilo Princip assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28th June 1914?
- 15.The period after the assassination is often known as the "July Crisis". What did this crisis involve?
- 16.Explain the role Germany's "blank cheque" played in the July Crisis. Why has Germany been criticised for issuing this blank cheque?
- 17.Some have claimed that war was inevitable by 1914. How far do you agree with this statement?
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