THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

M.A.N.I.A 4 major causes and one spark helped to start World War I. M: ilitarism A: lliances N: ationalism I: mperialism A: ssassination

MILITARISM A national policy based on military strength and the glorification of war Countries began to strengthen their military if they feared another country was strengthening theirs Some developed the idea of conscription, calling up civilians for duty and military training for all

ALLIANCES The defense agreements between nations By 1907 nearly all of the countries of Europe had developed some sort of alliance with other countries. Alliances grew in numbers because of the strong militaries that were forming, each country wanted someone to have their back

Who aligned themselves with who? By 1882 Austria-Hungary and Germany who had been aligned for several years were joined by Italy to create an alliance THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE Fearing this move by the 3 powers England, France and Russia aligned THE TRIPLE ENTENTE Smaller countries such as Serbia, Romania, Albania, Montenegro, Greece and Portugal aligned with The Triple Entente

NATIONALISM Nationalism played a huge role in the unification of Germany, Italy and Russia and was becoming popular in France Problems between the Slavic people and the Serbs developed in Austria-Hungary Constant fighting and pride of cultures made each side create alliances for protection

Reasons for Nationalism Nearly every country believed in the power of their own country Based on previous conflicts certain sides hated other sides, such as the French and the Germans Countries made songs to support their causes, which showed a strong sense of national pride (Germany, England, France), people became outraged when someone spoke against their country

IMPERIALISM Domination of one nation of the political, economic and/or cultural life of another country Due to the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s several European nations had a large portion of the world under their control As countries expanded the wanted more so several countries were fighting over the same areas

Ideas of Imperialism Countries of Europe had a Superiority Complex, meaning if they thought someone was inferior they would take them over By 1900 England controlled 1/5 of the land in the world Several countries clashed over the same land in areas of Africa. Nothing really came of it until Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany wanted a piece too!

Assassination Archduke Francis Ferdinand paid a visit to Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He hoped to give a voice to the Slavic people in B-H by going through the city Seven young men who planned to assassinate the Archduke (Black Hand) spread out through the streets of Sarajevo

Assassination (continued) First attempt failed, the 2 nd attempt by Gavrilo Princip killed the Archduke and his wife Sophie The A-H empire blamed Serbia for the assassination, Germany followed through and had A-H’s “BACK” The assassination became the “Spark” to WWI E6e8BW0l-E

EXIT TICKET On your index card, write what you believe was the most important word of MANIA that led to World War I. Be sure that you can explain why you believe it was the most important. Please place on the desk as you leave.