Events Leading to World War One MAINE Causes

Militarism As pride and Europe’s desire to prove its pride grew, so did their militaries. They needed larger and larger militaries to back up their mouths.

Two major Alliance formed as a result: Alliances Two major Alliance formed as a result: Triple Alliance, 1882 Germany, Austria, Italy Triple Entente, 1904 France, Britain, Russia

Way to prove importance was through Imperial possessions. Imperialism Way to prove importance was through Imperial possessions. Europe wanted to protect status. European countries often clashed over who really controlled certain areas.

Nationalism Europe developed pride in their countries- not just a leader. As their pride increased, so did their desire to prove their pride was justified.

Germany was growing into an economic powerhouse. Economics Germany was growing into an economic powerhouse. Britain felt threatened. Germany felt the others did not give them respect.

M ilitarism A lliances I mperialism N ationalism E conomics MAINE Reasons M ilitarism A lliances I mperialism N ationalism E conomics

A lliances N ationalism I mperialism M ilitarism E conomics ANIME Reasons A lliances N ationalism I mperialism M ilitarism E conomics

Contributing Factors Fear Sensational journalism stirs public feelings Britain fears Germany. Germany fears Russia Everyone assumes that Russia and Britain are allied together. Sensational journalism stirs public feelings Previous Issues