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Causes of WWI

History, Culture and Geography. Causes of WWI. Long Term Causes - Nationalism. Nationalism becomes important (dominance and prestige). 1871 Germany and Italy officially become nations – they want to catch up with Britain, France. Pride in country based upon # of factories, # of colonies.

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Causes of WWI

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  1. History, Culture and Geography Causes of WWI

  2. Long Term Causes - Nationalism Nationalism becomes important (dominance and prestige). 1871 Germany and Italy officially become nations – they want to catch up with Britain, France. Pride in country based upon # of factories, # of colonies. “Rah, Rah my country”.

  3. Long Term Causes - Imperialism • Nationalism and industrialization tied to colonies. • Competition for colonies increases tension…see map on next slide! • European nations military, political, and economic domination of Africa and Asia builds confidence

  4. Why would countries want to “imperialize” or take over others?!

  5. Long Term Causes - Militarism Between 1870-1914 European nations increase military spending by 400% Many believed war was coming because of competition, began preparing (Arms race)

  6. Short Term Causes (Alliance) Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Germany secretly told Austria-Hungary they would support them no matter what happened – called the “blank check”

  7. Short Term Causes (Entente) Triple Entente England, France, and Russia – Treaty of Friendship France was concerned about Germany’s growing military England/Russia was concerned with Germany’s navy

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