World War I was caused by militarism, alliances, nationalism, and imperialism. Militarism led countries to develop powerful new weapons and military strategies. Alliances divided Europe into the Allied and Central Powers, while nationalism increased tensions between countries. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip ultimately triggered the war after tensions had been rising for years due to these long-term causes.
2. Causes of WWI
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A Alliances
Nationalism
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I Imperialism
A Assassination
3. Militarism
A policy of glorifying military
power, ideas, and values.
• 1.) Shelieffen Plan
• 2.) New Weapons
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6. First time for submarines, machine guns, tanks,
planes, and gas in a major war.
7. Alliances
A partnership; an association of
groups with a common goal
• 1.) Triple Entente
• 2.) Triple Alliance
• 3.) Balance of Power
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9. The Triple Entente (allies): was
composed of Russia France and Britain.
Central Powers: was composed of
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
10. Nationalism
Loyalty to one’s own nation or country;
especially putting one nation above all
others, with major emphasis on
promotion of its culture and interests.
• 1.) Serbian Nationalism
(The Black Hand)
11. Imperialism
The policy of extending control over
other countries or territories; to build
an empire.
• 1.) Expansion
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13. Assassination
The killing or murdering someone by
surprise, especially a political leader or
other public figure.
• 1.) GavriloPrincip
• 2.) Archduke Franz Ferdinand
