Unit 7.2 - Causes of WW1
"When Europeans get to greedy"
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M. A. I. N. Causes
| Militarism | Alliance | Imperialism | Nationalism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belief that nations need a big military to enforce your power | Countries allied each other against their enemies for protection | Lets not forget that every European wanted to claim every rock to expand. They also needed resources for giant industry | Rising nationalism, everyone believing that their country and identity is the best. |
Examples
Militarism
Germany/Prussia
==Germany had been known for having a strong military== and expanding that military as it goes. Even before Germany united, Prussia was known for greatest military in defeating france.
Alliance
The Entente (The Allies) / Central Power
Basically ==“The enemy of my enemy is my friend”== Each alliance viewed each other as a threat to their own power. Secretly signed incase of war
Imperialism
Grabbing
All major empires had a ==huge industry== that needed to support and constantly wanted to grow. The solution was to ==conquer more lands with resources.== Although when there is no more place to expand, they will fight each other for land.
Nationalism
My nation is the best, raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
A group of people, usually ethnic gathering together to create a country for their people. Usually having ==immense pride== and angering other groups. Would lead the way to fascism.
The Spark
==Franz Ferdinand is assassinated== in Austria Hungary while on a car to a conference by the black hand a Serbian Nationalist Group. Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia, Russia declares war, Germany Declares war, France declares and everything goes into domino effect.
Summary
WW1 was a giant mess. Everyone wanted to keep their colonies and distrusted each other. Only one bullet or one act of agression from each side is what was needed.