M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies

-note Germany’s large army, Britain’s large navy

M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies Alliances Countries forming “teams” Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia

M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies Alliances Countries forming “teams” Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia Imperialism Competition vs. other countries Expansion, resources, military bases Nationalism Devotion to common cultural interests Leads to internal dissent (i.e., conflict)