1. An Introduction to WW1 Monday February 11th

2. Reasons for WW1 Nationalism ~ My country is better than yours If you believe that your country is the best, how do you show your belief? For some people, it meant fighting in a war to see who’s best.

3. Arms Race ~ My muscles are bigger than your muscles A competition to see who can produce the most “arms” or weapons

4. Alliance ~ I’ll be your friend if you’ll be mine Countries joined together for protection – Britain, France and Russia formed the “Triple Entente” – Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the “Triple Alliance”.

5. Imperialism ~ You won’t be needing this and that or the other. Seeking out territory to take over and exploit resources In the early 1900s many countries were trying to gain as much territory as possible These four factors created great tension especially in Europe. Which factor do you think is the most significant? Why?