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Causes of WWI

Causes of WWI. Nationalism. Similar to patriotism Ethnic groups of similar heritage wanted to free their oppressed brethren and unit Countries proud of their heritage and culture Unite their people into one country

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Causes of WWI

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  1. Causes of WWI Nationalism • Similar topatriotism • Ethnic groups of similar heritage wanted to free their oppressed brethren and unit • Countries proud of their heritage and culture • Unite their people into one country • Germany wanted to expand its culture and political influence throughout Europe.

  2. Imperialism • France, Great Britain, Germany and Russia were establishing colonies in Africa and Asia • economic and political control over other countries…… • these countries were in competition for colonies

  3. Colonial Holdings- 1900

  4. Militarism • European nations began an arms race as they competed for colonies around the world……

  5. Militarism & Arms Race Total Defense Expenditures for the Great Powers [Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, France, British and Russia] in millions of dollars.

  6. Alliances • European nations began forming military alliances with one another to maintain a balance of power …….. • Central PowersAllied Powers • Germany Great Britain Austria-Hungary France Bulgaria Russia

  7. Assassination of Franz Ferdinand GarvilloPrincip, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the Archduke. He was trying to gain allowances for his fellow Serbs who lived under Austrian rule. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his family. Archduke was heir to the throne in the Austrian Hungarian Empire. His assassination June 28, 1914 eventually led to WWI.

  8. New Types of Weapons

  9. US Position on the War until April, 1917 • President Wilson • Calls for neutrality = conflicting sympathies • US belief = right to trade with all nations

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