1. DO NOW What were the 4 M.A.I.N. causes of World War I?
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2. Learning Goals EQ: How does a war become a world war? LT:
Identify the causes of and major “players” in World War I.
POU:
I can create a political cartoon reflecting the causes and major players of World War I.

3. M.A.I.N. CAUSES OF WWI
March 18, 2014

4. M.A.I.N. Causes Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
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5. Militarism When a nation’s armed forces come to
dominate a country’s national policy.
It is also a glorification of the military and war itself.
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6. Militarism
European countries had been building up their military in the late 1800s
The competition led to rivalries, especially between England and Germany

7. The Great White Fleet

8. Alliances
Signed treaties in which each nation involved pledges to defend the other if attacked by an aggressor.
Basically, countries agreed to help each other.
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9. Alliances
Countries thought alliances would help keep peace, but they were wrong
Many alliances were made in secret, which caused countries to distrust each other
Two major alliances!

10. The Sides Allied Powers Central Powers England France Russia Serbia
Belgium
Italy
And later the United States
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Bulgaria

12. Imperialism
Domination by one country over the political, economic or cultural life of another country or region.
Due to the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, some European nations had a large portion of the world under their control.
Think colonies!
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13. Imperialism Europe fought over overseas markets, especially in Africa
The competition caused rivalries between nations

14. Nationalism Pride and patriotism in one’s nation.
In terms of WWI, nationalism became aggressive and subsequently (because of this) a major cause of international tension.
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15. Nationalism

16. Assignment
Using what you know about the causes of World War I, you will create a political cartoon.
The cartoon should involve at least two of the “major players” in the war AND at least one cause of war.
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