Causes of WWI — main factors?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and assassination.
Militarism — role?
Promoted military buildup and readiness for war.
Alliances — effect?
Created web of obligations, escalating regional conflicts.
Causes of WWI — main factors?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, assassination.
Militarism — definition?
Strong military belief, led to arms race.
Alliances — purpose?
Support countries in conflict, escalate tensions.
Imperialism — role?
Colonial competition increased rivalries.
Nationalism — impact?
Fueled ethnic tensions, Balkan conflicts.
Ferdinand — significance?
His assassination triggered WWI.
Outbreak — catalyst?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
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1. What is an alliance system in the context of the causes of WWI?
2. What was the name of the revolutionary battleship launched by Britain in 1906 that sparked a naval arms race before World War I?
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