Neutrality And The War In Euope

-bigger nations dominated smaller nations (Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia) -Ethnic conflict arose -Countries began forming alliances -Tension almost led to war

the act of equipping a territory with military forces and defenses

a collective feeling of devotion toward one's nation above all others

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy -Germany shared ethnic ties with Austria-Hungary -Austria-Hungary was an enemy of Russia

Britain, France, Russia -France needed protection against Germany -Russia wanted to avoid war on its western border -Britain feared Germany's growing navy and hoped to protect the British

Alliances required nations to defend each other against aggression.

the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance.

"We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion."

nationalism

that the war would cost American lives

Serbia

They shared ethnic ties.

neutrality

large nations dominated small nations

They had pledged to fight with other countries.

Bosnia