Causes of World War I

World War One - Activities

Identify the Cause of this “Event”

MAIN(S)

Make this chart in your notes and fill in as we go:Cause Definition/Explanation How did it contribute to the

outbreak of WWI?MILITARISM(long term)

ALLIANCES(long term)

IMPERIALISM(long term)

NATIONALISM(long term)

Spark(immediate)

M is for 'Military' - 'The War will be Over by Christmas!'Military describes all of the armed forces (land, sea, and air)

Each European army was competing with each other to build the strongest armies. This was called the 'Arms Race'.

Militarism

Militarism

Militarism

Alliance: An association formed for mutual gain or benefit

Alliance: An association formed for mutual gain or benefit

Maps

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Imperialism

Imperialism

Imperialism

Imperialism

Nationalism: a patriotic feeling; a policy of national independence

What are some other things that make a nation distinct?

Nationalism: a patriotic feeling; a policy of national independence - Germany and Italy were a

recently united countries; they felt very nationalistic

- The Balkan states were fighting for their independence from Austria-Hungary; wanted their own nation

- Serbia wanted independence but Austria-Hungary wanted Serbia.

The Spark: Assassination

The Spark: Ultimatum

The Domino Effect1. July 28th, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Russia mobilizes troops to join the

fight on the side of Serbia.

2. August 1st, 1914: Germany declares war on Russia.

a. At first, Italy stays out of the fighting but fights with the Triple Alliance

3. August 3rd, 1914: Germany declares war on France, and Belgium

4. August 4th, 1914: The British Empire declares war on Germany

5. August 6th, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.

6. August 11th, 1914: France declares war on Austria-Hungary.

7. August 12th, 1914: British Empire declares war on Austria-Hungary.

8. August 22nd, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium.