4 M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I
“M” stands for Militarism Drafting soldiers, longer training periods, modern weaponry to gain military superiority Armament industry- Krupp in Germany and Schneider in France encouraged increased production of military equipment Germany had a military tradition celebrating armed force Britain regarded the Germany naval program as a threat to British security
“A” stands for Alliance System Triple Alliance- Germany, Austro-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente- Britain, France, and Russia Guaranteed support of all if one is attacked
Map of Europe before WWI
“I” stands for Imperialism Germany and France clashed over Morocco 1905, 1911 Russia and Austro-Hungary rivals in the Balkans Britain and Germany competed for Markets and imperial control in Africa and Asia
“N” stands for Nationalism France wants the French-inhabited provinces of Alsace-Lorraine back Serbia wanted Austro-Hungarian territory inhabited by Slavs Subject peoples- Slavs, Czechs, Slovaks, and Poles- wanted independence Intense patriotism assured support for warlike measures
Incident that started the war June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia by a Serb nationalist. Also a Scottish Rock band