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CHC2DB--Introduction to WWI (Germany (led by Kaiser Wilhem, at the time an…
CHC2DB
--Introduction to WWI
Great Britain
best navy as it was an island
wealthiest due to exploitation of its colonies (caused jealousy among countries)
Germany
led by Kaiser Wilhem
at the time an absolute monarchy
in a naval race with Great Britain; it wanted more colonies
strongest (not largest) army
Austria-Hungary
was torn apart by nationalists who wanted power and terrorist minorities
Russia
was least developed but had largest army
Italy
was a newly-independent country and had little power in the war
France
wanted Alsace-Loraine, a piece of land between France and Germany
Alsace-Loraine was taken by Germans in Franco Prussian War in 1870
democracy
second best army after Germany
main goal was to get Alsace-Loraine back from Germany
Causes
Militarism
the building of military strengths, which caused suspicion among countries and ultimately lead to an arms race
Alliances
alliances were so countries could protect one another and have strength in numbers
Triple Entente
: Russia, Britain, France
Triple Alliance
: Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary
Imperialism
policy of controlling land from far away, producing more raw materials and resources for manufacturing
Nationalism
loyalty of people to their nation
notable in the minorities of Austria-Hungary
the assassination of Franz Ferdinand (son of leader of Austria-Hungary) was immediate cause of WWI ; the spark to an ongoing broiling hatred among countries