Causes+of+WWI

1 . Imperialism
Imperialism was a cause of WWI, because during this time, many countries wanted to extend their political, economic, and cultural influence over other nations.

2 . Alliances
Alliances were a cause of WWI, because countries created alliances to help stop war, but it only caused war by disturbing the balance of power. If one country were to declare war against another, then that would pull the countries which they had alliances with into war.

3 . Militarism
Militarism was a cause of WWI, because countries were building up their armies to prove their power and influence. The increase of militarism caused the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente to turn to war.

4 . Nationalism
Nationalism is the dedication one has to his or her country. Nationalism was a cause of WWI, because it made countries put their interest ahead of the world's interest. Germany, France and other European countries were examples of this.

5 . The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Immediate Cause)
In June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo. Sarajevo is located in the region of Europe that was referred to as "the powder keg of Europe." Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrillo Princip, who was from Serbia. Ferdinand was the next in line for the throne of Austria-Hungary; this caused Austria-Hungary from the Triple Alliance to declare war on Serbia from the Triple Entente.

Pre-Test
1. What was the immediate cause to WWI? Why was this the immediate cause?

2. List the Countries of the Triple Entente.

3. What is Nationalism?

4. What is Militarism?

5. Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand? What is he known/famous for?

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[|World War I: Early Years]

1. What in your opinion was the biggest cause to the start of WWI?
2. Do you think there were other causes to the war? If so what are they? 3. If it hadn't been for the assassination, would there have been a war? 4. Could the war have been avoided if we had just been more careful? 5. Were these 5 major causes good reasons for the whole world to go to war?

**Links to important outside sources**

- http://www.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/~bsilva/projects/great_war/causes.htm - http://www.firstworldwar.com/origins/causes.htm - http://cnx.org/content/m22368/latest/ 

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Picture Citations
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Video Citations

 * "//World War I: Early Years//." Online . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 2 Nov. 2009 <[]>.