1. November 29, 2016
Global II Agenda:
DO NOW: Multiple Choice Review
NOTES #20: What were the causes of World War I?
NOTES-CHECK #s 16 – 20
ON THURSDAY

2. What were the causes of World War I? Notes #20

3. World War I (WWI) was a military conflict from 1914 to 1918 that involved some of the world’s most powerful nations.

4. The main causes of WWI were militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe.

5. Policies of militarism caused European nations to expand their militaries and being more willing to use force.

6. Increased tensions caused European nations to form opposing alliances in order to protect each other.

7. Policies of imperialism caused European nations to compete for colonies and economic power.

8. Feelings of nationalism caused European nations to become more aggressive.

9. Before WWI, the Balkans were referred to as the “powder keg Europe” because of the nationalistic rivalries located there.

10. In 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist while visiting the Balkans.
Archduke Franz
Ferdinand of Austria
Serbian nationalist
Gavrilo Princip

11. This set off a chain reaction among alliances and the start of WWI.