Origins of World War One

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Across
  1. 2. Germany’s western rival.
  2. 4. Britain formed alliances to keep this country in check.
  3. 7. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand happened here.
  4. 8. Germany, Britain, and others built these for sea dominance.
  5. 10. Austria-Hungary’s ally in the Triple Alliance.
  6. 12. The country allied to Serbia and part of the Triple Entente.
  7. 14. Tension between European powers before the war.
  8. 16. Competition for power between empires.
  9. 17. Country blamed for starting WWI.
  10. 18. The buildup of military strength among European powers.
  11. 19. The intense competition for overseas colonies.
  12. 20. The belief that one’s country is superior to others.
Down
  1. 1. Area known as the "powder keg of Europe".
  2. 3. Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy formed this.
  3. 5. Leader of Germany during WWI.
  4. 6. The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
  5. 9. France, Russia, and Britain formed this.
  6. 11. A formal agreement between countries for mutual support.
  7. 13. Countries preparing for war by building armies and weapons.
  8. 15. Naval supremacy was especially important to this country.