Social Studies - 4 M.A.I.N. causes of WW1

Imperialism

Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Russia all scrambles for colonies in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Each nation wanted new trade markets and the raw materials of these new regions.

Triple Entente (Allied Powers)

France Russia Great Britain ** United States would eventually join this side**

Triple Alliance (Central Powers)

Germany Austria - Hungary Italy

Nationalism

Pride or devotion to one's country. Nationalism encouraged unity, and also would put nation against nation.

Militarism

The belief in building up a strong armed forces to prepare your country for war.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Assassinated by a Serbian terrorist group called the Black Hand. This was the IMMEDIATE cause of World War 1.

Alliance System

Countries agreed to support one another in case of an attack. 2 alliances would emerge: Triple Entente (good) and Triple Alliance (bad).