Across
- 2. This country mobilized to protect Serbia but withdrew from the war after a revolution.
- 5. The empire whose heir was assassinated, sparking World War I.
- 6. This Balkan nation was blamed for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- 8. This country fought to regain Alsace-Lorraine and saw intense battles like Verdun.
- 10. The aggressive buildup of armed forces that increased tensions before WWI.
Down
- 1. Intense pride in one’s nation that contributed to rivalries and conflicts in Europe.
- 3. This country issued a "blank check" of support to Austria-Hungary and invaded Belgium.
- 4. Agreements between nations that escalated a regional conflict into a world war.
- 7. Competition for colonies and resources heightened tensions among European powers.
- 9. This country entered the war after Germany invaded neutral Belgium.