Causes of World War I

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What were the MAIN Causes of the War in Europe?

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This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

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This word means support for different sides during war; there were the Allied and Central powers during WWI.

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Militarism

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This word means seeking other colonies; it was a cause of World War I.

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

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This word means pride in one's country; it was a cause of WWI.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

Open Ended

In your own words what is happening in this picture

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea from this political cartoon?

• Alliances

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Draw

Using the space provided, draw a symbol or quick visual to help you remember the four MAIN causes of World War I. 

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What was the event that started World War I?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The sinking of the Maine

• The Zimmerman telegram

• The assasination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand

Multiple Choice

What is an agreement or promise to defend another country?

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Multiple Choice

To be Neutral means...

• Fight with your Allies

• Picking one side in a conflict

• Not helping any side in a conflict

Multiple Choice

What cause of World War I does this image represent?

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Open Ended

Where's the United States during all of this?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

• Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I

• Principal reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II

• Consequences of Twentieth- Century European Isolationism

• Economic Rivalries between Cold War Superpowers

Multiple Choice

Which action was an immediate consequence of the event described in the headline

• Austria- Hungary declared war Serbia

• Great Britain intercepted the Zimmermann telegram

• The United States refused to join the League of Nations

• The Russian monarchy was overthrown

Open Ended

Which cause contributed the most to starting World War I? Was the war avoidable?