Europe on the Eve of War

1. Describe the effects of rising nationalism and ethnic conflict in Eastern Europe.
2. Explain political and economic conflicts between imperial powers.
3. Analyze the effects of growing militarism in Europe

   British Imperialism

   

   The person who drew this cartoon was a supporter of British imperialism. What message was he trying to convey?

   Uprisings in the Balkans must be contained, or the great powers could be threatened.

   Nationalism must continue, or the great powers could be threatened.

   Militarism must continue, or the great powers could be threatened.

   Uprisings in Europe must be contained, or the Balkans could be threatened.

   The Ottoman Empire

   

   Based on the map, what conclusion can be drawn about the Ottoman Empire?

   It lost the most territory between 1800 and 1878.

   It lost the least territory between 1800 and 1878.

   It lost the least territory between 1878 and 1914.

   It lost the most territory between 1878 and 1914.

   The Ottoman Empire

   

   According to the map, what territories did the Ottoman Empire lose between 1878 and 1914?

   Algeria and Bosnia

   Romania and Egypt

   Libya and Egypt

   Bulgaria and Turkey

   Arms Race

   

   Which statement best describes the size of France’s army compared with Russia’s?

   France had a significantly larger army than  Russia.

   France had a slightly smaller army than Russia.

   France had significantly more reservists than Russia.

   France and Russia had about the same number of reservists.

   Arms Race

   

   The country with the largest standing army was Austria-HungaryFranceRussia✔ Germany.

   The country with the largest number of reservists was Austria-Hungary✔ GermanyRussiaGreat Britain.

   Which country had almost three times as many warships as France?

   Ethnic Groups

   

   Based on the map, what conclusion can be drawn about ethnic groups in Austria-Hungary?

   The large number of groups could lead to ethnic tensions.

   All ethnic groups were independent states.

   Ethnic groups were increasingly powerless in Austria-Hungary.

   The largest groups supported Germany and Russia.

   Ethnic Groups

   

   Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

   The ethnic group with the largest presence in western Austria-Hungary was the ✔ GermansPolesUkrainiansRomanians.

   The ethnic groups with the largest presence in southern Austria-Hungary were Germans and PolesUkrainians and HungariansCzechs and Slovaks✔ Croats and Serbs .

   Map Skills

   

   The distance from Moscow to Istanbul is about 500  mi 1,000 km✔ 1,750 km 3,500  mi.

   The city that is about 1,000 km from Berlin is Istanbul Moscow Vienna✔  Sarajevo.

   Europe on the Eve of War

   

   Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

   The nation labeled A on the map is ✔ GermanyAustria-HungaryRussiathe Ottoman Empire .

   The nation labeled D on the map is GermanyAustria-Hungary Russia✔ the Ottoman Empire.

   The area circled is called the Ottoman Empire✔ the Balkans the British Empire.

   Analyze maps, charts, and graphs that show the growing sense of conflict in Europe.

   In this assignment, you will take a more in-depth look at the growing sense of conflict in Europe.

   You will analyze information presented in maps, charts, and graphs.