1. Europe Pre-WWI
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2. Lets Jog Our Memories
What was happening in the world during the late 1800s & early 1900s?
What was the social atmosphere in Europe during the 1800s-1990s?
Political?
Economic?

4. Period of Peace
The late 1800s and early 1900s was a period of peace in Europe.
Remember – European countries were building their empires around the world, which allowed them to be at peace with one another.

5. M.A.I.N – Causes of WWI
Militarism – Nations built up their standing militaries as a sign of power.
Arms Race
Alliance Systems – Rivalries over Imperialism caused nations to form military alliances, originally designed to help keep peace in Europe.
Imperialism – Competition of building of empires caused nations to distrust one another.
Nationalism – Created massive rivalries between European nations.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Great Britain, Italy, Russia.

6. Triple Alliance vs. Triple Entente
Triple Alliance (1879) - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Germany’s Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, distrusted France and wanted to take allies away from them. (self defense)
Triple Entente (1907) – Britain, France, Russia
Defense against Kaiser Wilhelm II (militaristic leader of Germany who built up the military and navy.