events that led to world war i. europe was at peace for nearly 30 years
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1st Cause of WWI
Nationalism- deep devotion to One’s country
-causes intense rivalries betweenNations, (in particular the most Powerful ones)
Europe’s Greatest Powers-Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy,France, Britain, and Russia
Rivalry stemmed from competitionFor materials and resources
2nd Cause of WW I
Imperialism-the practice whereA more powerful nation controlsA less powerful nation
-Countries wanted more power,More land-Imperialism made EuropeanPowers rivals for territory in AfricaAnd Asia
Countries drew on their colonies for manpower.
Colonies supported the imperialist nation that controlled them.
Mohandas Gandhi “ help the British in their hour of need…”
As European countries continued toCompete, their sense of rivalry andMistrust of one another deepened
Imperialism would turn a EuropeanWar into a World War I
3rd Cause of WW I
Militarism- The building up ofArmies and Weapons
-Believed in order to be a greatPower, needed to have a greatmilitary
-Having a large army made Citizens feel patriotic
Germany had the best army and Britain the best navy
C) After 1900, Germany began to build up her navy and Britain did not like this
4th Cause of WW I
The growing rivalries led toAlliances- A strategic friendship between two or more nationsAs time passed, each nation began looking for allies (friends) who would help them if a war started
France wanted revenge on Germany for her defeat in 1870 [Franco-Prussian War]
Britain was very unhappy with Germany's military build up and growing power
Germany wanted to surpass Britain as the world’s greatest superpower
AlliancesAs time passed, each nation began looking for allies (friends) who would help them if a war started
Triple Alliance-Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy(later known as the central powers)
Triple Entente-Great Britain, France, Russia(later known as the allies)
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