1. Vocabulary
Imperialism: actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic power over smaller weaker nations
Militarism: a buildup of military strength within a country
Nationalism: loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others
Alliances: a close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes

2. MILITARISM
Reasons for War

3. Militarism How does militarism play a part?
As countries began building up their military, other countries began to feel threaten building the tension of war
Main country to build up their military was Germany
Had the largest army and second largest navy to Great Britain
Germany building its military, alarmed France and Great Britain
G.B. and France began to build up their military
France was especially nervous
France was defeated by Germany during the Franco-Prussian War just a few years earlier

4. MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
Reasons for War

5. Alliances How do alliances play a part?
When one country was being threatened/attacked, countries who were ‘friends’ or shared common interests would come to their aid creating a chain effect
French, Brits, and other Germans formed an alliance against Germany
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire formed an alliance

6. MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
Reasons for War
IMPERIALISM

7. Imperialism How does Imperialism play a part?
Countries who felt their territories/or trade markets were being threatened against enemies would cause war tension. Also, countries who wanted other countries’ land would create more tension
Austria-Hungary and Russia were in conflict over the Balkan Peninsula
Russia wanted to protect the Balkans since they shared a similar culture
Austria-Hungary wanted to take over the Balkans
The people living in the Balkans wanted to remain independent

8. MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
Reasons for War
NATIONALISM
IMPERIALISM

9. Nationalism How does Nationalism play a part?
Some territories/colonies wanted independence and began to go against those who they were colonized by
Countries who felt they were being ‘threatened’ were quick to fit to protect their nation’s integrity
Think the Balkans against Austria-Hungary
Colonies were not scared to go to war
This became costly for other countries to try to control them