review questions
directions: read each main idea and answer the questions below. refer to your textbook to write the answers.
a. main idea: nationalism, alliances, imperialism, and militarism, contributed to the start of world war i.
1. what nations formed the triple alliance and the triple entente?

2. what did the irish, the poles, and slavic minorities in the balkans and austria - hungary have in common?

3. how did industrialization contribute to militarism in europe?

4. how did european imperialism contribute to the start of world war i?

b. main idea: the european response to a crisis in the balkans led directly to world war i.
1. who was assassinated during a visit to sarajevo in bosnia?

2. why did austria - hungary seek german support before invading bosnia?

3. who ordered mobilization of troops, knowing that it would be considered an act of war?

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review questions
directions: read each main idea and answer the questions below. refer to your textbook to write the answers.
a. main idea: nationalism, alliances, imperialism, and militarism, contributed to the start of world war i.
1. what nations formed the triple alliance and the triple entente?

2. what did the irish, the poles, and slavic minorities in the balkans and austria - hungary have in common?

3. how did industrialization contribute to militarism in europe?

4. how did european imperialism contribute to the start of world war i?

b. main idea: the european response to a crisis in the balkans led directly to world war i.
1. who was assassinated during a visit to sarajevo in bosnia?

2. why did austria - hungary seek german support before invading bosnia?

3. who ordered mobilization of troops, knowing that it would be considered an act of war?

Accepted Answer

### Part A
#### 1.
# Brief Explanations:
The Triple Alliance was formed by Germany, Austria - Hungary, and Italy. The Triple Entente was formed by France, Russia, and Great Britain (United Kingdom). These alliances were important in the lead - up to World War I as they created a system of mutual defense (and also potential for conflict) among the major European powers.
# Answer:
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria - Hungary, Italy; Triple Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain (United Kingdom)

#### 2.
# Brief Explanations:
The Irish, the Poles, and the Slavic minorities in the Balkans and Austria - Hungary all had a sense of nationalism and a desire for self - determination. They wanted to be free from the control of larger empires or states that dominated them. For example, the Irish wanted independence from British rule, the Poles from Russian, German, and Austrian rule, and the Slavic minorities in the Balkans and Austria - Hungary wanted to either form their own states or be part of a larger Slavic - dominated entity, showing a common thread of nationalist aspirations for independence or self - governance.
# Answer:
They all had nationalist aspirations for self - determination/independence from the larger states/empires that dominated them.

#### 3.
# Brief Explanations:
Industrialization led to the development of new and more advanced military technologies, such as better guns, artillery, and eventually early forms of military - grade transportation (like railways for troop movement). It also allowed countries to produce large quantities of military equipment. Additionally, industrialized economies could support larger standing armies as they had the resources (in terms of food, weapons, and supplies) to maintain them. This build - up of military capacity and the ability to mobilize large forces contributed to militarism, as countries competed to have the strongest military, which increased tensions in Europe.
# Answer:
Industrialization enabled advanced military tech, mass production of arms, and support for large armies, fueling militarism.

#### 4.
# Brief Explanations:
European imperialism led to competition among European powers for colonies and resources around the world. This competition created tensions between countries. For example, Germany's late entry into the imperial game led to friction with established imperial powers like Britain and France. Also, imperial rivalries spilled over into European politics, as countries tried to outdo each other in terms of colonial holdings, which contributed to the overall atmosphere of mistrust and competition that led to the formation of alliances and eventually the war. Additionally, the colonies provided resources and manpower that could be used in a potential European conflict, and the sense of national pride tied to imperial success also fueled nationalist and militarist sentiments.
# Answer:
Imperial competition created tensions, spilled over into European politics, and provided resources/manpower for war, fueling conflict.

### Part B
#### 1.
# Brief Explanations:
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - Hungary was assassinated during his visit to Sarajevo in Bosnia. This assassination is widely regarded as the spark that set off the chain of events leading to World War I. The assassin, Gavrilo Princip, was a member of a Serbian nationalist group, and this event led to Austria - Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia, which in turn led to the series of diplomatic and military actions that started the war.
# Answer:
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - Hungary

#### 2.
# Brief Explanations:
Austria - Hungary sought German support (a "blank check" of support) because it was concerned about the possibility of Russian intervention. Russia had interests in the Balkans, especially in supporting the Slavic peoples there. By getting Germany's support, Austria - Hungary hoped that Russia would be deterred from intervening if Austria - Hungary took military action against Bosnia (and by extension, Serbia, as Bosnia was seen as having Serbian nationalist ties). Germany, as Austria - Hungary's ally, was willing to support it to maintain the balance of power in Europe and to further its own interests in the region.
# Answer:
Austria - Hungary sought German support to deter Russian intervention (due to Russia's Balkan interests) when invading Bosnia.

#### 3.
# Brief Explanations:
Czar Nicholas II of Russia ordered the mobilization of troops. He knew that mobilization would be seen as an act of war, but he did so in response to Austria - Hungary's actions against Serbia (after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand). Russia had a Slavic - nationalist connection to Serbia and felt compelled to support Serbia, leading to the mobilization which escalated the tensions and eventually led to the outbreak of World War I.
# Answer:
Czar Nicholas II of Russia

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