Causes of World War I

This cause is an extreme pride in one's nation or culture, the desire to be independent, and willing to give your life to achieve these things.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

If your nation were to be attacked, another "friendly" nation you have an agreement with would assist you in the conflict and vice versa.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

By 1914, there were not many places to conquer on Earth for additional natural resources and markets. In order to gain more, nations had to fight.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

By 1914, nations became involved in arms races and acquired the latest and the greatest technology. Fighting became mechanized, thanks to the Industrial Revolution.

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Many consider this the spark that started The Great, or First World War.

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

• The Assassination attempt on German Kaiser Wilhelm

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• Gallipoli

Which nation was NOT part of the Triple Alliance?

• Germany

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• Italy

Which nation was NOT part of the Triple Entente?

• France

• The United Kingdom

• Ottoman Empire

• Russia