1. World War I – War Begins in Europe War: 1914-1919
U.S. in war:

2. Causes of WW I Long term causes:
Militarism: Building up military resources (men/weapons)

3. Causes of WW I
2. Alliances: agreements to advance common goals & interests
France, Russia, & Britain
Germany, Italy, & Austria-Hungary

4. Causes of WW I
3. Imperialism: Competition to have more and better colonies
Wilhelm II & Franz Joseph

5. Causes of WW I
4. Nationalism: feeling of intense pride in one’s homeland
Serbian Nationalist being arrested after assassinating Archduke Ferdinand

6. Event that sparked the war!
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
Heir to throne of Austria-Hungary
Killed by a Serbian Nationalist

7. Interesting Side note:
Nations Involved
Allied Powers:
Great Britain
France
Italy
Serbia
Russia
U.S. (eventually)
Central Powers:
Germany
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Ottoman Empire
Interesting Side note:
Italy begins as a Central Power & ends as an Allied Power