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Unraveling the Origins of WWI: Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, and Militarism

Explore the causes of World War I, including competition for land and empire, ethnic tensions, nationalistic fervor, intricate alliances, and militaristic buildup among European powers.

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Unraveling the Origins of WWI: Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, and Militarism

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  1. EXPLAIN THE CAUSES OF WWI m Imperialism

  2. 1. Land & Empire Rivalries –Ethnic groups resent being controlled by other powers – Powers competing for lands especially in Asia & Africa for colonies, new sources of raw materials2Nationalism: Germany, France Russia wants to defend all Slavs & is ready to support Serbia, Slavs wanted to be free of Austrian Rule, – Europe is uniting under their own flags3. Alliances: Protect nations: Triple Entente (Allied Forces)Britain, France, Russia’ Triple Alliance – Central Powers Germany, Italy, Austria4.Militarism: European powers build strong armies to keep their lands and use force to get what they wanted5. Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated by Serbian Nationalist "Black Hand”

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