World War I Causes of War Cause and Effect Match
World War I Causes of War Cause and Effect Match
Questions
Because Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France,
- Belgium joined an alliance system.
- the United States entered World War I.
- the United States agreed to join the Allies.
- Great Britain honored a pledge to protect Belgium; declared war on Germany.
Because Russia was considered Serbia’s protector,
- it attacked Austria-Hungary.
- it attacked Germany.
- it sent huge armies into Serbia.
- it prepared to enter the war on the side of Serbia.
Because Serbia refused to meet all of the demands of Austria-Hungary’s ultimatums,
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia.
- Austria-Hungary asked the United States to try to work out a solution.
- Austria-Hungary, with (its ally) Germany’s support, declared war on Serbia.
- Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia.
Because Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand,
- they stopped all trade with that country.
- they sent assassins to kill their leader.
- Austria-Hungary sent Serbia a list of demands that had to be met.
- they immediately declared war on Serbia.
Because a Serbian nationalist group wanted to bring down the Austro-Hungarian Empire and unite Slavic people,
- Gavrilo Princip murdered Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie.
- they staged protests throughout the Austro-Hungarian empire.
- they convinced many others to join their group.
- they were quickly rounded up and put under arrest.
Because it was thought that it would take only a spark to set off a war between the alliance systems in Europe,
- Europe was viewed as a “powder keg” in 1914.
- Europe was viewed as a “sharp knife” in 1914.
- Europe was viewed as a “ticking time bomb” in 1914.
- Europe was viewed as a “forest fire” in 1914.
Because Europe was divided into two major alliance systems,
- many countries stop building up their militaries.
- a small dispute between two countries could quickly involve many countries.
- wars would now be fought on a much smaller scale.
- the United States created its own alliance systems.
Because of the massive military build ups of European nations,
- each country knew nobody would ever actually attack because of new weapons.
- European economies were really thriving.
- each country looked to new political systems to deal with this new problem.
- European nations were nervous + joined alliance systems in case of attack.
Because nations built up their militaries to aid in their quest for empire,
- rival nations felt threatened and therefore also increased their military.
- many inventions were created to aid in this development.
- rival nations gave away territories they felt they couldn't hold on to.
- many nations immediately went to war with one another.
Because European nations like France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Russia competed for colonies in abroad,
- the League of Nations was created to keep peace.
- each nation’s attempt to expand its empire created conflict with others.
- stronger nations acquired more colonies.
- Weaker nations formed alliances.
Also because of the rise of nationalism in Europe by 1914,
- ethnic groups were inspired to break away from nations + become independent
- the Olympic games were cancelled for 20 years.
- the United States built up its military.
- European nations traded more peacefully during this time period.
Because of the rise of nationalism in Europe by 1914,
- the Olympic games were not held for 20 years.
- nations were trading more peacefully with one another.
- nations such as Italy and Germany were encouraged to show their power.
- the United States also built up its miltiary.