During the war, no German products were sold in Britain. This was because…

Britain and Germany were not allies

British literature portrayed other nations as cruel, uncultured, lazy or savage. Why?

Made Britain feel superior, enhanced sense of nationalism

Why did Gavrilo Princip assassinate the Kaiser of Austria-Hungary?

He was opposed to Austro-Hungarian control over the Balkans

What is the definition of militarism?

Using the country’s military to dominate its citizens

Pan-Slavism’s goals were...

To gain independence and have their own nation

Why was Imperialism so important to countries?

By expanding the empire they gained new resources & supplies

What were the 2 alliance blocs in Europe before the war?

Britain, Russia, France and Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were allies. Thought Italy = weak partner in alliance. Why?

Italy was a newly formed country and so had a weak military

What is conscription?

Joining the army because it is compulsory

What are the 4 MAIN causes of WW1?

Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism

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Who is this?
Gavril Princess
Gavrilo Princip
Gavin Prinsept
Gavino Princeppi
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During the war, no German products were sold in Britain. This was because…
Britain thought German products were of low quality
Britain and Germany were not allies
Britain taxed German products & Germany didn’t want to pay
Germany didn’t want to ship products all the way to Britain
3
British literature portrayed other nations as cruel, uncultured, lazy or savage. Why?
Britain is obviously the best country in the world
Other nations didn't treat them well, Britain held a grudge
It made British literature more exciting
Made Britain feel superior, enhanced sense of nationalism
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Why did Gavrilo Princip assassinate the Kaiser of Austria-Hungary?
He was German nationalist, wanted independence for country
Because he didn’t like the Kaiser’s fashion sense
He was opposed to Austro-Hungarian control over the Balkans
Because he was crazy and he thought the Kaiser was an alien
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Pan-Slavism is a nationalist movement that originated in ....
Russia
Slavia
Balkans
Germany
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What is the definition of militarism?
Country emphasises monetary considerations
Using the country’s military to support its citizens
Using the country’s military to dominate its citizens
Country emphasises having lots of weapons
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Pan-Slavism’s goals were...
To become rulers of the world
To gain independence and have their own nation
To establish their own religion
To become superior to Austria-Hungary
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Why was Imperialism so important to countries?
They wanted to take over Africa and make lots of money
Because they liked travelling to new places
By expanding the empire they gained new resources & supplies
Being an Imperialist country made them feel cool & important
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Germany was quite a young nation, formed from.........German-speaking states & territories.
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2
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17
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What were the 2 alliance blocs in Europe before the war?
Bulgaria, Serbia and Britain, France
Britain, Russia, France and Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
The Ottoman Empire and the Slavic Union
Britain, France and Germany, Italy
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Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were allies. Thought Italy = weak partner in alliance. Why?
Italy was a newly formed country and so had a weak military
Italy is a small country
Italians eat too much pasta so they are not good fighters
Italians drink too much wine and show up to battles drunk
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What is conscription?
Joining the army because you were told you will be paid well
Joining the army because you want to
Joining the army so people don't think you are a coward
Joining the army because it is compulsory
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What are the 4 MAIN causes of WW1?
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Militarism Arguments Idealism Nationalism
Military Alliances Imperialism Nationality
Money Arguments Idealism Nationality

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