1. Would the other person’s friends back them up?
Discuss this questions with the person next to you and be prepared to share with the class
If your friend had a problem with someone else, would back them up? Why or why not?
Would the other person’s friends back them up?
What would eventually happen?

3. Marching Toward War Nationalism Imperialism Militarism
Deep devotion to one’s nation
Caused intense competition among Europe’s Great Powers for industrial dominance and power
Imperialism
Quest for colonies
Intensified rivalry and mistrust among Euro nations as they competed for colonies in Asia and Africa
Militarism
Policy of glorifying military power and being prepared for war
Led to an arms race, large standing armies, and alliances

4. Marching Toward War Triple Alliance Triple Entente
Agreement created by Bismarck making Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy allies
Created an unstable alliance that tried to isolate France
Triple Entente
Alliance among Britain, France, and Russia in which Britain promised not to fight France and Russia
Established two rival camps (Triple Alliance & Triple Entente) that created the possibility that any dispute between two rival powers could draw the entire continent into war
Assassination in Sarajevo
A Serbian nationalist murders Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
Provided Austria-Hungary with an excuse to launch war on Serbia, leading to a confrontation between Austria and Russia

5. Marching Toward War
In your notebook, divide two pages into 3 even sections the long way.
At the top of each section write the following in each square
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
Triple Alliance
Triple Entente
Assassination in Sarajevo
In each square:
Write the definition
Write 1 sentence stating how it increased tensions among European nations
Draw a picture (stick figures are fine)
Work with your neighbor
Use your notebook/textbook to help you fill in the information. DO NOT BE A BITER!!! USE YOUR OWN WORDS!!!
You will have 30 minutes to complete this activity

6. Draw this diagram on the next page in your Notebook
M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI
Draw this diagram on the next page in your Notebook

7. M.A.I.N Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Glorifying military power, building large armies/navy, military plans, preparing for war
Alliances
Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, one member goes to war & others join, split EURO in ½
Imperialism
European Nations compete for colonies & Nations must protect their colonies
Nationalism
European countries wanted to be the most powerful; ethnic groups in the Balkans wanted independence