1. The World Leading to WWI
The Main Causes of WWI

2. Militarism
Belief in the power of the armies and navies to decide issues
Only way to guarantee peace is to have a strong military
If a country is strong no one will oppose it
Arms Race – As one country builds their army so do others to keep up.
Britain was worried about the German Navy because Britain was an island and therefore needs to control the seas.

3. Alliances Banding together of countries for safety and protection
Triple Entente
Britain
Canada is automatically at war if Britain is at war
France
Russia
Central Powers/ Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungry
Italy

5. Imperialism
controlling lands far from home as colonies and building an empire.
Europe was becoming industrialized and they needed colonies to provide much needed raw material as well as a market for the goods produced.
Colonies also give the home country military strength
France, Britain, and Russia had colonies. (Britain had the largest Empire)
Germany wanted some colonies but started late
Constant arguments between countries about trade and colony ownership.

6. Nationalism
People who are willing to take any action to help their own nation
A feeling of loyalty to ones country.
Austria-Hungry vs Serbia

7. M.A.I.N. M
Militarism A
Alliances I
Imperialism N
Nationalism