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1 The Great War, 1914-1918 Long-term causes of WWI Long-term causes of WWI

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3 The Causes of World War I Nationalism = intense devotion and pride in one’s country Nationalism = intense devotion and pride in one’s country Imperialism = policy of dominating weaker countries politically, economically, socially Imperialism = policy of dominating weaker countries politically, economically, socially Militarism = glorifying military power and keeping an army ready for war Militarism = glorifying military power and keeping an army ready for war Entangling Alliances = complex system of alliances meant to keep Europe at peace but which caused a domino effect when war broke out Entangling Alliances = complex system of alliances meant to keep Europe at peace but which caused a domino effect when war broke out

4 The Stage is Set for War 1. The Rise of Nationalism Nationalism (intense devotion and pride in one’s country) had brought the European powers into a fierce rivalry for dominance Nationalism (intense devotion and pride in one’s country) had brought the European powers into a fierce rivalry for dominance Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britain, France, Russia, & Italy all vied for power Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britain, France, Russia, & Italy all vied for power

5 Why were rivalries so intense? Competition for raw materials & markets for industrial goods Competition for raw materials & markets for industrial goods Territorial disputes Territorial disputes France & Germany over Alsace- LorraineFrance & Germany over Alsace- Lorraine Austria-Hungary & Russia over the BalkansAustria-Hungary & Russia over the Balkans

6 Causes of War 2. Imperialism The nations of Europe competed for colonies & control in Africa and Asia The nations of Europe competed for colonies & control in Africa and Asia The result was near wars at times The result was near wars at times Germany & France over Morocco -1905Germany & France over Morocco -1905 3. Militarism Beginning in 1890s, almost all European nations had a powerful military Beginning in 1890s, almost all European nations had a powerful military Sparked an arms race Sparked an arms race Nations had battle plans drawn up in case one power became too aggressive Nations had battle plans drawn up in case one power became too aggressive

7 Causes of War 4. Entangling Alliances Triple Alliance forged in 1882 to isolate France Triple Alliance forged in 1882 to isolate France GermanyGermany Austria-HungaryAustria-Hungary Italy Otto von BismarckItaly Otto von Bismarck Triple Entente Triple Entente BritainBritain FranceFrance RussiaRussia -Serbia -Serbia

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