Causes of World War One

4. Another term for World War I
9. At that time, also known as the Ottoman Empire; a declining power.
10. War plan created by Germany to avoid a war on two fronts.
12. Country that changed sides at the start of World War I
13. The name of the archduke assassinated by the Black Hand
14. A guarantee of complete support
16. Balkan nation that joins the Central Powers
17. Large empire in the east; looking to expand into the Balkans at Austria-Hungary's expense

1. The belief that war is a good way to solve disputes; involves building the strength and size of fighting forces.
2. A final set of demands - do this or else...
3. Alliance comprised of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
5. A main cause of World War I - involved empire building
6. Alliance comprised of France, Russia and Britain
7. The colony over which France and Germany almost went to war, but war was averted.
8. Territory taken from France by Germany after France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War
11. The country largely created by Otto Von Bismarck
14. Terrorist organization responsible for the assassination of the Austrian archduke
15. Nation who was committed to protecting Belgium's neutrality
16. The area known as the "powder keg of Europe" due to its nationalist rivalries and peoples' quest for independence, from A-H and Turkey