Mrs. Ha Ch. 11 Section 1 Pages: 372-374 WORLD WAR 1 Mrs. Ha Ch. 11 Section 1 Pages: 372-374
I. WWI-Four Main Causes: A. Nationalism 1. Devotion, interests, culture in own country 2. Led to competition
3. Ethnic groups: protection from larger countries 4 3. Ethnic groups: protection from larger countries 4. Russia: protect Slavic peoples (group of Russians)
5. Serbia: located in the Balkans 6. Independent nation 7 5. Serbia: located in the Balkans 6. Independent nation 7. Millions of Serbs lived in Austria-Hungary 8. Russia & Austria-Hungary rivals for influence over Serbia
B. Imperialism 1. European nations building empires 2. Colonies: supplied raw materials & markets
3. Germany in competition 4. Competitors a) France b) Great Britain
C. Militarism 1. Create armed forces 2. Tool of diplomacy 3. Empires: expensive to build & defend 4. Germany: strongest European nation
5. Great Britain: strongest navy 6. Naval Race Begins: Germany starts to build up a fleet
D. Alliances: countries group together 1. Triple Entente (Allies) a) France b) Great Britain c) Russia
2. Triple Alliance (Central Powers) a) Germany b) Austria-Hungary c) Italy