CAUSES OF WWI
SS6H6 d :Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
EUROPEAN EMPIRES in 1600
EUROPEAN EMPIRES in 1700 1822: Colonisation
EUROPEAN EMPIRES in 1800
1900 Empire Building expands to Africa and Asia. You will map this on your map
SS6H6 d :Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
There were four M.A.I.N Causes
Nationalism (love my country) Militarism (military) Alliance (friends!) Imperialism (jerks) Nationalism (love my country)
Militarism Building up of strong armed forces and a powerful military. Before World War I tension and rivalry amongst European nations led European countries to expand their army and navy in preparation for war.
Alliances An agreement or promises to defend and help another country. In the early 1900’s, nations feared one another. Each nation was afraid another would invade or try to take over its territory. When an alliance is signed, those countries become known as Allies.
Imperialism Imperialism is when a country takes over new lands or countries, and controls their government, economy, and culture.
Nationalism Strong pride in your country, and willing to defend it at any cost. .
World War I The Stage is Set
Nationalism Militarism Alliance Imperialism Lets Review the MAIN reasons (in the following order). Militarism Alliance Imperialism Nationalism