Long term causes of WW1 Flashcards

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Name 3 long term causes of WW1?

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1) Imperialism
2) Nationalism
3) Militarism

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Name a key important area about imperialism

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Empires are competing with each other to expand into new areas

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Name another key important area about imperialism

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Smaller empires are jealous of bigger ones, and want to catch up

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Name a key important are about Nationalism

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Countries are away from weak empires- other empires complete to control them

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Name another key important area about Nationalism

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Creates dislike and distrust of foreigners, and a feeling of superiority towards them

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Name key important area for militarism

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Countries expand their armies and navies to protect their empires

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Name another key important area of militarism

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Countries feel threatened by this expansion, so their militaries further

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