Some long term causes of WWI included nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances. Nationalism and imperialism were intertwined as European nations competed for colonies out of national pride and to prove their superiority, which contributed to increased militarism and military build up. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in June 1914 ignited WWI. In response, Europe divided into the Allied powers of France, Russia, Great Britain and Italy, and the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

1. Causes of WWI

2. What were some long term causes of WWI? Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Alliances

3. Imperialistic Rivalries Nationalism Militarism Alliances

5. How were Nationalism & Imperialism intertwined? Europeans nations wanted to prove their superiority Competition for colonies became a issue of national pride

7. How did Nationalism & Imperialism contribute to Militarism?

8. How did Nationalism & Imperialism contribute to Militarism? Militarism: glorification & expansion of the military Nationalism led to competition for military size & strength Imperialism led to the building up of navies & armies to protect colonies

9. What incident ignited W.W.I?

10. June 1914, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary assassinated by a Serbian nationalist Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia July 28, 1914

11. How did Europe respond to the outbreak of war?

12. Europe was divided The Allies: France, Russia, Great Britain and Italy The Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

13. What was the Schlieffen Plan? Germany’s plan for fighting a two front war Take out France quickly with an all out attack Remove France as a threat, then attack Russia