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Causes

Nationalism

Nationalism– The feeling of pride

in and devotion to one’s country.

Prior to World War One in Europe we see that strong nationalism brought countries together, – Germany and Italy.

Nationalism

By 1900 Nationalism had caused an intense competition between European powers.– Germany– Britain – France– Russia– Austria-Hungary

Nationalism

Germany– Was proud of it’s

growing military and industrial strength.

– Germany had built both a strong army and navy.

Nationalism

France– France wanted to

regain it’s role as a leading European power.

– France wanted to avenge it’s loss to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871.

– France wanted to regain land Alsace and Lorraine lost to Germany.

Nationalism

Britain– Britain did not like

Germany’s growing industrialization.

– Britain saw Germany as a threat to Britain’s colonies, raw materials and markets.

– Britain saw Germany as a threat to British shipping and naval power.

Nationalism

Russia– Russia was a Slavic

nation which supported the Pan-Slavic Nationalist movement in the Balkans.

– Russia pledged military support to help defend Serbia.

Nationalism

Austria-Hungary– Wanted to

dominate the Balkans and did not want a Pan-Slavic Nationalist Movement.

– Both Russia and Austria-Hungary tried to dominate this area.

Militarism

Militarism– The glorification or

praise of military power.– This created

• an arms race to create the biggest and strongest armies in Europe.

• fear that other European countries would use force against you.

• fierce rivalries and competition between countries, especially Britain and Germany.

Imperialism

Britain, France and Germany competed for colonies and economic gain.

Both Britain and Germany needed colonies to support their industrialization.

This competition lead to the increase of rivalries in Europe.

Alliances

Alliance– A group of

countries joined together, usually through a treaty, for the common purpose of supporting each other.

Alliance System of 1914

Fear and suspicion of nations in Europe lead to several alliances by 1914.

Nations agreed to defend each other incase of attack.

The alliance system was designed to keep peace in Europe, instead it lead to war.

The Triple Alliance

In 1871 Germany defeats France in the Franco-Prussian War.

By 1879 Bismarck is concerned about France’s desire for revenge against Germany.

In 1879 Bismarck forms an alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In 1882 Bismarck forms an alliance with Italy.

Triple Alliance

The Reinsurance Treaty (1887)

Germany forms a secret alliance with Russia in which each country agreed not to go to war with the other.

The Triple Alliance

Problems– The alliance system

was not strong.– If Austria-Hungary

went to war with Russia over the Balkans, Germany was not sure if they would support Austria.

– When Bismarck was replaced the Reinsurance Treaty was ended between Germany and Russia.

The Triple Entente

In 1882 Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the Triple Alliance. The three countries agreed to support each other if attacked by either France or Russia.

France felt threatened by this alliance.

The Triple Entente

Britain was also concerned by the German Navy.

In 1904 Britain and France signed the Entente Cordiale friendly understanding.

The objective of the alliance was to encourage co-operation against the perceived threat of Germany.

The Triple Entente

In 1907 Russia, who feared the German Army, joined Britain and France to form the Triple Entente.

Russia was also concerned about Austria-Hungary in the Balkans.

Russia made promises to help Serbia if it was attacked by members of the Triple Alliance.

Problems with the Triple Entente

Britain commitment was in question.– Britain still

needed the approval of Parliament to declare war.

The MAIN causes of WWI

Militarism– Growth of armies

Alliances– Triple Alliance, Triple Entente

Imperialism– Race and rivalry for colonies

Nationalism– Unity of Germany– Revenge for war losses

Other Causes

Lack of an international peace keeping organization to stop Europe from going to war.

The Ottoman Empire failed to keep control over the Balkans which lead to the Pan-Slavic National Movement.

Competition for the sale of goods on the world market caused tensions among countries.

Notes Summery

Take five minutes, look over your notes and the on a separate sheet of paper label it “World War One, The War” and summarize your notes.– How was Militarism responsible for the war?– How were Alliances responsible for the war?– How was Imperialism responsible for the war?– How was Nationalism responsible for the war?– What were some of the other causes for the

war?

Class work

With a partner create a war poster of the four M.A.I.N. reasons for World War One.– Be sure to use illustrations and words for

each reason.– Be sure to identify and define each reason.– Be sure to use specifics for each event.– Use color!– Be creative!

Homework

Study for Quiz # 1. Complete posters.