M.A.I.N. Causes WWI

Which cause of WWI can be best described as the belief that a country/people should maintain a strong army and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which cause of WWI can be best described as a union or relationship formed for mutual benefit, especially among countries

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which cause of WWI can be best described as a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force to gain land.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking the natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which of the causes of WWI does this picture represent

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What are alliances?

• Groups of countries who hate each other.

• Friendships/agreements between nations.

• Countries that are at war.

• A type of government.

What is the BEST definition of nationalism?

• the belief that one’s own nation is superior to all others.

• the conviction that “might makes right”

• the acquisition of colonies

• a commitment to peace

Which of the following is NOT a cause of WWI?

• nationalism

• imperialism

• religion

• militarism

Define militarism

• A policy of peaceful coexistence
• A partnership formed between nations
• A policy of isolation from foreign relations
• A policy of maintaining a large military

“By the 1890s, the great land armies of France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia had no equals on earth except one another. Nicholas warned that ‘the accelerating arms race,’ which was producing larger armies, more powerful artillery, and bigger warships.

What MAIN cause does the above quote discuss?

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism