1. M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism
Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies

2. -note Germany’s large army, Britain’s large navy

3. M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances
Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies
Alliances
Countries forming “teams”
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia

5. M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Weapons buildup ---> bigger armies, navies
Alliances
Countries forming “teams”
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia
Imperialism
Competition vs. other countries
Expansion, resources, military bases
Nationalism
Devotion to common cultural interests
Leads to internal dissent (i.e., conflict)