Long term causes of WW1 Flashcards
Name 3 long term causes of WW1?
1) Imperialism
2) Nationalism
3) Militarism
Name a key important area about imperialism
Empires are competing with each other to expand into new areas
Name another key important area about imperialism
Smaller empires are jealous of bigger ones, and want to catch up
Name a key important are about Nationalism
Countries are away from weak empires- other empires complete to control them
Name another key important area about Nationalism
Creates dislike and distrust of foreigners, and a feeling of superiority towards them
Name key important area for militarism
Countries expand their armies and navies to protect their empires
Name another key important area of militarism
Countries feel threatened by this expansion, so their militaries further