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Causes of World War I

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Imperialism

IMPERIALISM

is the practice of extending a nation's power and influence over other territories and people. This can be done by expansionism, employing not only hard power (military and economic power) but also soft power (diplomatic power and cultural imperialism).

What role did imperialism play in WW1?

- European nations had been building empires.

- These nations had slowly extended their economic and political control over various peoples of the world.

- Colonies supplied the European imperial powers with raw materials and provided markets for manufactured goods.

- As Germany industrialized, it competed with France and Britain in the contest for colonies.

Nationalism

Nationalism in the 19th Century

The causes of World War I can be traced to the intense nationalism prevalent in the 19th century. This led to competitive rivalries among nations, particularly concerning Germany's growing power in Europe

Ethnic Struggles and Quest for Independence

Ethnic tensions, such as those between Serbia and Austria-Hungary, further fueled the conflict. Russia saw itself as the protector of Slavic people, including the Serbs, leading to a rivalry with Austria-Hungary over influence in the Balkans.

These nationalist sentiments and geopolitical tensions played a crucial role in the outbreak of World War I, highlighting the significance of nationalist ideologies in shaping global politics at the time.

Militarism

What is Militarism?

Militarism is a countries desire or belief to have a strong military, it is also the belief that a country should use military methods or forces to obtain more power or land

Examples that started WWI

  • Every nation wanted stronger forces of any potention enemies
  • British had the strongest navy in the world
  • Germany decided they should also become a major sea power to compete with the British
  • They competed to build the largest battleships
  • France, Italy, Japan, and The United States soon joined the competition.

Alliance System

Alliance system

Europe had two major defensive coalitions by 1907. The Triple Entente's members—France, Great Britain, and Russia—later acquired the name Allies. The Triple Alliance was established by the nations of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. Then identified as the Central Powers consisted of the Ottoman Empire, which was mainly made up of Turkish-controlled territories in the region known as the Middle East, along with Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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