1. Mrs. Ha Ch. 11 Section 1 Pages: 372-374
WORLD WAR 1
Mrs. Ha
Ch. 11 Section 1
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2. I. WWI-Four Main Causes:
A. Nationalism
1. Devotion, interests,
culture in own country
2. Led to competition

3. 3. Ethnic groups: protection from larger countries 4
3. Ethnic groups: protection from larger countries 4. Russia: protect Slavic peoples (group of Russians)

4. 5. Serbia: located in the Balkans 6. Independent nation 7
5. Serbia: located in the Balkans 6. Independent nation 7. Millions of Serbs lived in Austria-Hungary 8. Russia & Austria-Hungary rivals for influence over Serbia

5. B. Imperialism
1. European nations building
empires
2. Colonies: supplied raw
materials & markets

6. 3. Germany in competition 4. Competitors a) France b) Great Britain

7. C. Militarism 1. Create armed forces 2. Tool of diplomacy
3. Empires: expensive to
build & defend
4. Germany: strongest
European nation

8. 5. Great Britain: strongest navy
6. Naval Race Begins: Germany
starts to build up a fleet

9. D. Alliances: countries group
together
1. Triple Entente (Allies)
a) France
b) Great Britain
c) Russia

10. 2. Triple Alliance (Central Powers) a) Germany b) Austria-Hungary c) Italy