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 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