1. Forces Leading to WW1

2. Nationalism Nation is a group of people with a common history, culture, language, ethnicity Nationalists demand a political border and government to align with the nation “Germany” became unified in 1871 Where did nationality not align with borders?

3. Militarism Policy of glorifying military power and values Germany united in 1871 through military success Naval competition between Germany and England Previous, recent wars had not been long or hugely bloody Men saw war as a time to prove their courage, bravery, valor Young men were easily convinced to join the war at its start

4. Imperialism Desire by a nation to own and control other nations In 1800s, European powers competed to control Africa and Asia New European power, Germany, had few colonies England and France tried to hold on to colonies

5. Causes of WW1: 1914 Serbian nationalists disliked Austrian control of Balkan region (south of Austria) Austrian Arch-duke Franz Ferdinand traveled to Sarajevo on official visit Assassination of arch-duke led Austria to declare war on Serbia Russia mobilized forces to defend Serbia Germany declared war on Russia Two alliances formed: –Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (Italy changed sides later) –Great Britain, Russia, and France Red: Central Powers Green: Allied Powers