World War I
{ The Great War, The War to End All Wars
, M – Militarism: Fascination with
war and a strong military
A – Alliances: Agreements among
varying nations to help each other
out
I – Imperialism: Building empires
and competition for markets
N – Nationalism: Loyalty to a
nation
Causes of War: M.A.I.N.
, A huge military buildup in the European
countries – they were trying to intimidate
each other during the time of
Imperialism.
Huge armies in Germany, France, and
Russia
Naval buildup in Germany and Great
Britain
Many countries used “conscription” (a
draft) to force citizens into the military.
Militarism
, Allies: France,
Great Britain,
Russia (a.k.a
Triple Entente)
***(Belgium and
{ Italy)
Central Powers:
Austria-Hungary,
Germany,
Bulgaria,
Ottoman Empire
***(Italy)
Alliances
{ The Great War, The War to End All Wars
, M – Militarism: Fascination with
war and a strong military
A – Alliances: Agreements among
varying nations to help each other
out
I – Imperialism: Building empires
and competition for markets
N – Nationalism: Loyalty to a
nation
Causes of War: M.A.I.N.
, A huge military buildup in the European
countries – they were trying to intimidate
each other during the time of
Imperialism.
Huge armies in Germany, France, and
Russia
Naval buildup in Germany and Great
Britain
Many countries used “conscription” (a
draft) to force citizens into the military.
Militarism
, Allies: France,
Great Britain,
Russia (a.k.a
Triple Entente)
***(Belgium and
{ Italy)
Central Powers:
Austria-Hungary,
Germany,
Bulgaria,
Ottoman Empire
***(Italy)
Alliances
