WW1 MAIN causes Flashcards
What were the main causes of the way?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism
What were the alliances?
Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual
defence agreements that would pull them into battle.
These treaties meant that if one country was attacked,
allied countries were bound to defend them
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is when a country increases its power and
wealth by bringing additional territories under their
control. Before World War I, Africa and parts of Asia were
points of contention among the European countries. This
was especially true because of the raw materials these
areas could provide. The increasing competition and
desire for greater empires led to an increase in
confrontation that helped push the world into WW I.
What is Militarism?
As the world entered the 20th century, an arms race
had begun. By 1914, Germany had the greatest increase
in military buildup. Great Britain and Germany both
greatly increased their navies in this time period.
Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military
establishment began to have a greater influence on
public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the
countries involved in the war
What is Nationalism?
Much of the origin of the war was based on the desire of
the Slavic peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina to no longer
be part of Austria Hungary but instead, be part of Serbia.
In this way, nationalism led directly to the War. But in a
more general way, the nationalism of the various
countries throughout Europe contributed not only to the
beginning but the extension of the war in Europe. Each
country tried to prove their dominance and power
What was an Immediate cause of WW1?
The immediate cause of World War I that made
the aforementioned items come into play (alliances,
imperialism, militarism, nationalism) was the assassination
of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
What happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
y. In June
1914, a Serbian-nationalist terrorist group called the Black
Hand sent groups to assassinate the Archduke. Their first
attempt failed when a driver avoided a grenade thrown at
their car. However, later that day a Serbian nationalist
named Gavrilo Princip assassinated him and his wife while
they were in Sarajevo, Bosnia which was part of Austria Hungary
Where was the duke Assigned?
In Sarajevo Bosnia
