THE FIRST WORLD WAR

CAUSES OF THE FIRST WORLD WARMANIA

Militarism

•Glorifying war and preparing the armed forces for conflict

M

Alliances

•Unions or organizations formed for mutual benefit

A

Nationalism

•Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts

N

Imperialism

• Extending one country’s power & influence through diplomacy or military force

I

Assassination

• The murder of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons

A

Albert Einstein

“You cannot simultaneously prepare for and

prevent war.”