World War I
Warm Up Agree / Disagree? 1. War is always wrong 2. In war, everyone and everything is a target.
Table of Contents Causes of WWI Timeline Major Fronts/Trench Warfare New Technology The Homefront Gallipoli Turning Points/ End of WWI The Challenge of Creating Peace Vocabulary
: Age of Imperialism European Nations Compete with One Another for Resources and Markets
What Happens When Nations Compete for the Same Resources and Markets ?
Competition leads to Conflict. Conflict leads to Tension. Tension leads to Mistrust. All of which leads to... WAR
Causes of World War I Nationalism Deep loyalty to your nation. Drives competition for resources and desire to overpower, out produce each other.
Causes of World War I Imperialism European nations competed with each other for colonies. Raw materials. Leads to competition, mistrust, tension.
NationalismArms Race Militarism Causes of World War I Militarism Glorifying military power. Keep nation ready for war. Great nations have great militaries.
Causes of World War I Alliance System Suspicion and mistrust. To feel safe, Europeans begin to form alliances with each other to keep peace, feel secure. Fragile.
Nationalism Alliance System Militarism Imperialism