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Long Term Causes of World War I
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Targets Identify and describe the long term causes of World War I
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1. Imperialism “When a stronger country takes control of a weaker country economically, politically, or militarily” Competition for colonies Resources like cotton, oil, and rubber Creates a climate of: Competition, fear, distrust, tension
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2. Nationalism “The belief that national interests and national unity are placed ahead of global cooperation” (self-interest) France vs. Britain Germany was a new country and wanted to protect itself
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2. Nationalism con’t Russia believed it was the protector of all Slavic people Austria-Hungry had Slaves under its control
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3. Militarism “The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy” If you expand you need to build your military to protect it
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Militarism con’t Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany)
Naval arms race between England and Germany US, France, Italy, Japan joined
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4. Alliance System Because of fear and jealousy, the European nations signed treaties of assistance (alliance) Triple Entente (Allies) France, Great Britain, Russia (Serbia) Triple Alliance (Central Powers) Germany, Austria-Hungry, Italy
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4. Alliance System Designed as a safeguard for peace
All that was needed was a spark to set off the alliance system
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Sarajevo
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