MAIN causes of World War I

France believed everyone should enthusiastically enlist and die for their country.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

Germany believed that Great Britain was trying to take over the world.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

The United States believed that England and Germany's military buildup would eventually lead to war.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

Germany believed that building a powerful army and navy would help them stand on their own two feet.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

Great Britain believed that a declaration of war against Germany was something to be celebrated.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

Austria and Germany believed they should come to each other's aid if attacked.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

Germany believed Great Britain was restricting free trade around the globe.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

America believed England and Germany growing their navy would cause war.

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

"Everyone's turn will come. There will not be a child of our land who will not have a part in this enormous struggle. To die is nothing. We must win."

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM

"We don't ever again want to become...the slaves of humanity. There is no welfare for us without power, without a strong army and a strong fleet."

• MILITARISM

• ALLIANCES

• IMPERIALISM

• NATIONALISM