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Underlying Causes of WWI

Underlying Causes of WWI. Imperialism – a policy of extending military and political control over other nations European nations held colonies in Africa, Asia & The Pacific Islands. By 1910, most desirable colonies had been taken Germany jealous of Great Britain & France.

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Underlying Causes of WWI

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  1. Underlying Causes of WWI

  2. Imperialism – a policy of extending military and political control over other nations • European nations held colonies in Africa, Asia & The Pacific Islands. • By 1910, most desirable colonies had been taken • Germany jealous of Great Britain & France

  3. Nationalism – aspiration for national independence or devotion to the interests of a particular nation • Czechs, Slavs & Poles desired Independence • France wanted to regain Alsace – Lorraine • The Balkans became the “powder keg” of Europe

  4. Powder Keg of Europe

  5. Militarism– the glorification of a military class or policies • Germany glorified the military, stepped up military activity, and instituted a national conscription • All the Great Powers of Europe (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Great Britain & Russia) spent large sums of $ on new weapons and Warships. • Endless planning for war made war more likely

  6. **Look at the Map on page 415 Triple Alliance (Central Powers) Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Triple Entente (Allies) Great Britain France Russia • physical relationships • attack on one attack on all

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