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Powder Keg of Europe. Conditions right for a major conflict Strong feelings of Nationalism among many countries Nationalism - love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it 2: the conviction that the culture and interests of your nation are superior to those of any other nation
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Powder Keg of Europe • Conditions right for a major conflict • Strong feelings of Nationalism among many countries • Nationalism- love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it 2: the conviction that the culture and interests of your nation are superior to those of any other nation • Patriotism- is having a love for your country and a willingness to question your countries actions
Militarism • European Countries have built strong militaries to impress other countries
Alliances • Russia with Serbia • Germany and Austria • France and Russia • England with France and Belgium • Italy joins Germany and Austria
One incident ignites sparks the war • 1914 Austria’s Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated • Austria mobilizes troops and prepares to attack