1. World War I
An Introduction

2. Europe in 1900
30-years of PEACE
Many felt war was a thing of the past

3. M.A.I.N. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
4 Causes of World War I
M.A.I.N.
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. NATIONALISM
People are Loyal to their Country

5. NATIONALISM
Not just for Soldiers!

6. Imperialism Europe competes for colonies in Africa & Asia
Produced tensions between European powers
especially between Germany & France

7. Militarism In the 1890’s a European “arms race” developed
Countries felt they needed large standing armies

8. Alliances What is an alliance?
An alliance system in Europe was designed to “keep the peace”

9. Alliances: Do they keep the Peace?

10. Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy

11. Triple Entente 1907 Britain France Russia
Germany feared a 2-front War!

12. Does Europe appear stable?
Critical Thinking
Does Europe appear stable?

13. REVIEW
M.A.I.N.
2-Alliances

14. Journal #1 List & Define the 4 causes of World War I?
Explain HOW each contributed to the start of World War I.