World War I – War Begins in Europe War: 1914-1919 U.S. in war: 1917-1919
Causes of WW I Long term causes: Militarism: Building up military resources (men/weapons)
Causes of WW I 2. Alliances: agreements to advance common goals & interests France, Russia, & Britain Germany, Italy, & Austria-Hungary
Causes of WW I 3. Imperialism: Competition to have more and better colonies Wilhelm II & Franz Joseph
Causes of WW I 4. Nationalism: feeling of intense pride in one’s homeland Serbian Nationalist being arrested after assassinating Archduke Ferdinand
Event that sparked the war! The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Heir to throne of Austria-Hungary Killed by a Serbian Nationalist
Interesting Side note: Nations Involved Allied Powers: Great Britain France Italy Serbia Russia U.S. (eventually) Central Powers: Germany Austro-Hungarian Empire Ottoman Empire Interesting Side note: Italy begins as a Central Power & ends as an Allied Power