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The Great War Begins

The Great War Begins. How did each of the following help to ignite the war in Europe?. Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Alliances Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 1. Nationalism. A deep devotion to one’s nation Caused intense competition for industrial dominance & power.

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The Great War Begins

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  1. The Great War Begins

  2. How did each of the following help to ignite the war in Europe? • Nationalism • Imperialism • Militarism • Alliances • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

  3. 1. Nationalism • A deep devotion to one’s nation • Caused intense competition for industrial dominance & power

  4. Imperialism • A quest for colonies • Created mistrust & intense rivalries

  5. Militarism • Using arms for diplomacy • Arms race, large standing armies, alliances

  6. 4. Triple Alliance (1882) • Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy • Unstable & fragile group that tried to isolate France

  7. 5. Triple Entente (1907)“Allies” • Britain, France, Russia • Created two “teams” that were prepared for conflict

  8. 6. Assassination in Sarajevo (1914) • GavriloPrincip murders Archduke Franz Ferdinand & his wife • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia leading to Confrontation between Austria and Russia

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