November 29, 2016 Global II Agenda: DO NOW: Multiple Choice Review NOTES #20: What were the causes of World War I? NOTES-CHECK #s 16 – 20 ON THURSDAY
What were the causes of World War I? Notes #20
World War I (WWI) was a military conflict from 1914 to 1918 that involved some of the world’s most powerful nations.
The main causes of WWI were militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe.
Policies of militarism caused European nations to expand their militaries and being more willing to use force.
Increased tensions caused European nations to form opposing alliances in order to protect each other.
Policies of imperialism caused European nations to compete for colonies and economic power.
Feelings of nationalism caused European nations to become more aggressive.
Before WWI, the Balkans were referred to as the “powder keg Europe” because of the nationalistic rivalries located there.
In 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist while visiting the Balkans. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip
This set off a chain reaction among alliances and the start of WWI.