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Causes of World War I European Domestic Affairs

The Long Fuse: Social Factors The Long Fuse - Nationalism Nationalism - define

In order to achieve “…because a sense of national self-satisfaction was achieved only at the expense of another nation.” What type of “ism” is needed? The Long Fuse – Militarism

Why was war considered attractive? The Long Fuse - Militarism

John Hay former U.S. Secretary of State once stated after the Spanish-American War that it was “…a splendid little war.”

How does this statement reflect the overall feeling of war during the late 1890s into the 20th century? The Long Fuse - Militarism

By the time the Great War ensues war is no longer considered a quick alternative to diplomacy

Why were things such as barbed wire, trenches and the machine gun so devastating in their effects ? The Long Fuse - Alliances

Germany tied itself to _____________________ France allied itself with ______________________________ Britain eventually allied itself with ________________________________ America remained neutral until 1917

The Long Fuse – Trouble Spots First Moroccan Crisis

The Balkans Serbia Nationalism 2nd Morocco Crisis The Long Fuse - France The Long Fuse - Germany

Emergence of Modern Germany 1871 The Long Fuse – German Naval Build-Up

The Long Fuse - Germany The Long Fuse - Britain Why was war so romanticized?