M.A.I.N Causes of WWI
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M.A.I.N Causes of WWI
CompetitionCountries throughout Europe will
start competing with one another to be the biggest and best country
This will lead to all the causes of WWI
MilitarismBuild up of a countries militaryCompetition was in the form of military build
upEach power wanted to be the strongest, so
they increased their military
Alliances - SecretCountries formed alliances for protection
and strength - If one country gets attacked, the others will get involved
Triple Entente - Great Britain, Russia, and France
Central Powers - Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
As I Recall…What is militarism?What is an alliance?Which countries make up the Central
Powers?Which countries make up the Triple
Entente?
ImperialismCountries wanted
to establish new land or colonies in order to gain wealth and international influence
All about nationalism and competition
Nationalism - #1 Cause of WWI
Devotion and loyalty to a nation
Nationalism spurred competition among different countries
Some areas wanted to gain land while others wanted to break away
WHAT’D SHE SAY AGAIN??
Why do countries imperialize?What is nationalism?What was the #1 cause of the war?
WWI Begins!
The SparkTensions were building between Austria-
Hungary and Serbia over who should control certain areas
Austria-Hungary’s rising leader, Archduke Ferdinand was shot and killed by a Serbian nationalists
This was the spark that started WWI
Declaration of WarAustria-Hungary declared war on SerbiaThe alliance system was put in motion when
Russia joined SerbiaGermany helped its ally Austria-HungaryWWI officially started in 1914
Sides of the WarAllies
SerbiaRussiaGreat BritainFranceItalyJapan
Central PowerAustria-HungaryGermanyOttoman EmpireBulgaria