How did nationalism, imperialism, and militarism set the stage for the Great War? Thesis Nationalism Britain Franco Prussian War Alsace Lorraine Imperialism Africa Asia Germany Militarism War plans Triple Alliance Triple Entente Conclusion: Which one of these forces is the most powerful today?
Britain most powerful country in Europe due to industrialization and navy Germany was the most powerful country on the continent of Europe
Franco Prussian War War that unified Germany in 1870 France embarassed by defeat Germany gains money and land from France
Alsace Lorraine French nationalists wanted the lands of Alsace Lorraine returned All war plans were designed to get Alsace Lorraine back
Africa France and Germany nearly went to war over colonies of Africa Berlin Conference
Asia European countries imperialize Asia Germany has fewer colonies in Asia than other European countries
Germany Bismarck fired by Kaiser Wilhelm II Bismarck had always isolated France Nationalistic Built a large navy to challenge the colonial empire of Britain
War Plans Militarism – glorify the army and keep it prepared for war Plan XVII of the French Schlieffen Plan of the Germans Alliances used to prevent war
Triple Alliance Germany Austria Hungary Italy Wilhelm II allowed France to ally with Russia
Triple Entente Great Britain France Russia