Causes WWI

At the Berlin Conference, European countries divide and colonize most of Africa.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Many Serbians are proud of their ethnic heritage and want Bosnia to be independent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

When Germany begins building a large army, Britain and France agree to aid one another should Germany mobilize their army.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Germany glorifies their army and claims that anyone who opposes the growth of the military to be foreign spies.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

In the late 1800’s Germany begins expanding its empire by taking over surrounding territories like Alsace Lorraine and areas of Africa.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Germany and Austro-Hungary agree to aid one anther if war breaks out in an attempt to isolate France. This alliance is called the Triple Alliance.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Britain, the world superpower, is threatened by the growth of Germany and looks to maintain their place of power in the global arena.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Britain gets 500 men to enlist in the army by telling them it is their duty to defend the crown.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

In response to the Triple Alliance, France, Britain and Russia create the Triple Entente Alliance, so they could defeat Germany, Italy and Austro-Hungary if they needed to.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Germany has given its top ranking military officers places of power in the government.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism