Review Lesson 1 Long Term Causes of World War One

Great Powers of Europe: Who were they? How did they contribute to the rivalry that eventuated in a World War by 1914? What where the Great Powers’ strengths and weaknesses? Why were alliances formed? What was their purpose?

Long Term Causes of World War One Assess the role of Germany in the lead up to World War One Words to think about: Kaiser Wilhelm Weltpolitik Alliances Militarism Industrialisation Population growth National ‘Germanic’ pride “Empire Building” – ‘A place in the sun’ said the Kaiser

Long Term Causes of World War One Imperialism = A main contributor to World War One Explain why. What is the message of this political cartoon? Empire Building Colonial strength and Britain Access to raw materials and cheap labour Rivalry over trade and markets Desire to impose ‘civilisation’ – an arrogance Desire to ensure economic growth and dominance

Long Term Causes of World War One Militarism = a main contributor of World War One

Long Term Causes of World War One Militarism – in Europe Key words/phrases: Military in Politics/Generals Military values in schools and youth organisations Kings and Uniforms Increase in the size of armies Military and the economy – increased spending Development of weapons and technology Development in transportation Conscription Battle and mobilisation plans

Long Term Causes of World War One Alliances = a main contributor to World War One Alliances were formed for Security Dual Alliance – 1879 Triple Alliance – 1882 Franco Russian Alliance – 1894 Entente Cordiale – 1904 Anglo – Russian Entente – 1907 Triple Entente – 1907 Triple Entente – 1914 (no separate peace)

Long Term Causes of World War One Alliances Why were they formed? What were the agreements? Key words/phrases: network of alliances suspicious defensive fear of encirclement local/limited war meant it spread to include allies tension created feeling of threat Britain; end of “Splendid Isolation” Germany; Weltpolitik

Long Term Causes of World War One Nationalism = a contributor to World War One What is Nationalism? How was it manifested in a country and how did it cause a war? Who wanted ‘self-determination’?

Long Term Causes of World War One

Nationalism: Serbia Germany France Britain Russia How is Nationalism demonstrated in each of the above countries? Key words and phrases: Nationalist sentiment/national pride/economic strength Ideology – national superiority Self determination – Slavic/Serbian Promotion of patriotism Reinforced by governments to justify increased military spending Feelings of rivalry – assertion of dominance Optimism in victory Slavic nationalism Media, newspapers – cultural values and traditions

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