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Causes of WWI A I M N Alliances Imperialism Militarism ' Nationalism Europe experienced peace from the 1870s through the early 1900s. However, the following powerful forces were pushing Europe towards war: A Alliances I Imperialism M Militarism ' N Nationalism
Causes of WWI Europe was made up of a system of alliances that kept the balance of power in Europe. 1. Alliances Nations agreed to defend each other if attacked. This meant that a war between two nations could escalate into a global conflict.
Causes of WWI Germany France Austria- Hungary Great Britain Italy Rival Alliances in 1914 Germany France Triple Alliance (Central Powers) Triple Entente (Allies) Austria- Hungary Great Britain Italy Russia
Triple Entente Triple Alliance Germany Britain Russia Austria- Hungary France Italy Triple Entente Triple Alliance
Triple Entente Triple Alliance Germany Britain Russia Austria- Hungary France Italy Italy was neutral when the war began, but soon joined the Allies. Triple Entente Triple Alliance
Causes of WWI 2. Imperialism European powers, Russia, and Japan competed for economic power in the 1800s. France and Germany competed for colonial gains in Africa, while Britain and Germany competed industrially.
Causes of WWI Germany Britain Because of mutual competition with Germany, Britain and France formed close ties with each other. France
Causes of WWI 3. Militarism During the 1800s militarism had increased around the world, making nations eager to use military force. Most nations had built massive armies and navies with the latest technology. Britain and Germany had the biggest arms race.
Battleship cannons
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German U-Boats “Wolfpack”
Causes of WWI 4. Nationalism Aggressive nationalism caused tension throughout Europe. France still upset over their defeat to Bismarck in their 1871 war with Prussia. Germany formed in Versailles Palace Many wanted to take revenge against Germany, regain Alsace and Lorraine.
Causes of WWI 4. Nationalism The Balkans Russia also promoted pan-Slavism in the Balkans, which upset the multinational Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the “sick” Ottoman Empire. Balkan Mountains Because of nationalism, the region was known as the “powder keg” of Europe.
Nationalities in the Balkan “Powder Keg” Serbia also wanted to rule these Serbs, but they were under the control of Austria-Hungary.