Nationalism and Imperialism Before World War One

The video discusses the four main causes of World War I: militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. It explains how Germany's naval buildup threatened British power, how alliances led to a domino effect of war declarations, the influence of imperialism in the Balkans, and the rise of nationalism among smaller ethnic groups. The video concludes with a recap of these causes.

What are the four main causes of World War One discussed in the video?

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

• Militarism, Alliances, Industrialism, Nationalism

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Negotiation

• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Neutrality

Why did Germany decide to build its own navy?

• To demonstrate power and challenge British naval supremacy

• To support their fishing industry

• To protect against pirates

• To explore new territories

What was the result of the naval arms race between Britain and Germany?

• Increased trade between the two nations

• Heightened tensions and a threat to British power

• A peaceful resolution and alliance

• A joint naval exercise

How did alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War One?

• They encouraged countries to remain neutral

• They prevented any wars from occurring

• They led to a series of war declarations among countries

• They facilitated trade agreements

What event triggered Britain to declare war on Germany?

• Germany's alliance with Austria-Hungary

• Germany's naval expansion

• Germany's entry into Belgium

• Germany's invasion of France

What role did imperialism play in the lead-up to World War One?

• It led to the peaceful division of territories

• It caused competition and conflict over territories

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in the unification of European countries

Which region was significantly affected by imperialist ambitions?

• Scandinavia

• The Balkans

• The British Isles

• The Iberian Peninsula

How did nationalism influence the Balkans before World War One?

• It had no effect on the region

• It resulted in the region's isolation

• It caused the region to become more unified

• It led to the creation of new nation-states

Which groups in the Balkans were striving for national identity?

• The Serbs and Croats

• The French and Germans

• The Russians and Austrians

• The British and Italians

What was the overall impact of nationalism in the Balkans?

• It led to the formation of new alliances

• It resulted in the creation of new nation-states

• It caused the region to become a peaceful area

• It had no significant impact