K. Hannegrefs

SLM 521 -- Spring 2005

Web Drop-in #2

 

WEB DROP-IN #2

 

World War One image

World War I

 

Sources of Tension

 

There were numerous sources that contributed to an increase in the tension in Europe in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  What would cause one continent to bring itself to the brink of war and then explode on itself?

 

 

Visit the following site to answer the following questions:

 

http://www.historyonthenet.com/WW1/causes.htm

 

Answer the following questions on your own paper.

 

 

  1. Identify the four main causes of World War I.

 

  1. Provide a definition for each cause.

 

  1. Identify the correct cause of World War I.
    1. France wanted to regain Alsace-Lorraine from Germany.
    2. Germany provided Austria-Hungary a “blank check” if it took any action against Serbia.
    3. Rivalry increased between France and Germany over who could control more area in Africa.
    4. Germany decided to build up its navy.

 

  1. Which countries were allied by the Triple Alliance?

 

  1. Which countries were allied by the Triple Entente?

 

Alliances

 

  1. Critical Thinking:  Based on what you have learned from this site and class discussion, describe how a minor crisis between two nations could end in European war.