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Causes of WWI

Causes of WWI. Nationalism. Intense pride led to rivalries Economic competition (trade, colonies) Political competition Military competition; arms buildup Feelings of racial superiority (Social Darwinism). Imperialism. Competition for colonies around the world

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Causes of WWI

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  1. Causes of WWI

  2. Nationalism • Intense pride led to rivalries • Economic competition (trade, colonies) • Political competition • Military competition; arms buildup • Feelings of racial superiority (Social Darwinism)

  3. Imperialism • Competition for colonies around the world • Africa, Asia, Southern Europe

  4. Alliances • Triple Alliance – Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy • Triple Entente – Britain, France, Russia • Belgium, Spain, Switzerland – neutral • Bulgaria & Turkey align with Alliance – becomes Central Powers • Italy switches sides and joins Allies

  5. Militarism • Build up of military • New weapons – dreadnoughts, planes, zeppelins, tanks, flame throwers, grenades, poison gas

  6. Powder Keg of Europe • Tension in the Balkans • Bosnian Serbs want independence from Austria-Hungary • Serbia wants to annex Bosnia • Austria wants to crush Serbian influence in Bosnia • Russia wants to control Balkans

  7. Behind the Scenes • France bitter over loss of Alsace-Lorraine • Britain sees Germany as economic and military threat (militaristic under Bismarck) • Russia wants access to Mediterranean through Turkey • Russia wants influence in the Balkans

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