1. How was Europe moving closer to war?
Marching Towards War
How was Europe moving closer to war?

2. I. War on the Horizon (M.A.I.N.)
A. Rise of
Militarism
1. Build up military to show strength
a)Rapid mobilization plans in place for war
b)Glorify military service
B. The
Alliance
System
1. Alliances form due to mistrust
a)Germ. forms alliances to isolate France
b) Brit. & Fr. see Germ. as a threat
C. Rise of
Imperialism
1. Race for land and resources
a) Lack of trust due to Berlin Conf (Scrm for Africa)
b) Rising tension over who dominates new territories
D. Rise of
Nationalism
1. Rivalry among Euro. Powers
a)Declining empires need to rebuild
b) New countries want to become great powers

3. A. The Triple Alliance (1882)
II. The Alliance System
“As long as France has no allies, they pose no danger to us” – Otto von Bismarck
A. The Triple Alliance (1882)
1) Germany
2) Austria-Hungary
3) Russia
3) Italy
Bismarck fired by new Kaiser Wilhelm II, treaty w/ Russia lapses (expires), Italy takes Russia’s place
B. The Triple Entente (1907)
1) France
2) Russia
3) Great Britain
* Russia joins France
* Britain joins in 1907, see new Kaiser Wilhelm II as a threat

4. Triple Entente
Triple Alliance