Causes of WWI ID’s

Industrial Revolution

The transformation from hand-made goods to machine manufacturing that changed the global economy and set the stage for WW1.

What was the Industrial Revolution?

The shift from farming societies to industrialized urban economies powered by factories and mass production.

When and where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

Began in Great Britain in the mid 1700s and continued to the mid 1800s.

What led to the Industrial Revolution?

New technological advances and a surplus of workers moving from farms to cities.

Why was the Industrial Revolution important?

It led to militarism through mass production of weapons and imperialism in search of resources.

Imperialism

The policy of powerful nations dominating weaker countries politically, economically, and culturally.

What is imperialism?

A practice where a powerful nation extends its control over other lands or peoples.

When and where did imperialism primarily take place?

Started in the 19th Century in Europe and expanded to Asia and North America.

Why did imperialism expand?

Due to industrialization that created a need for raw materials and export markets.

Why is imperialism important?

It fueled competition and global conflicts among European nations.

Nationalism

Strong loyalty and pride in one's nation, believing people with shared culture/history deserve their own nation.

What fueled nationalism in the 1800s?

The spread of ideas from the French revolution and a growing sense of national identity.

Why is nationalism important?

It can unite people into countries or motivate them to fight for independence.

Militarism

The belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively.

What led to the rise of militarism in Europe?

Countries built larger armies and competed in arms races, especially between Britain and Germany.

Why is militarism significant?

It increased competition and suspicion, contributing to the onset of WW1.

Pan-Slavism

A movement aiming for Slavic peoples to unite and support each other, particularly under foreign empires.

Where was Pan-Slavism most active?

Mainly in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, particularly in Serbia and Russia.

Why did Pan-Slavism create tension?

It heightened conflicts between Serbia/Russia and Austria-Hungary, especially leading to WW1.

Balkan Wars

Two wars fought over control of the Balkans as the Ottoman Empire weakened, occurring in 1912-1913.

What was the outcome of the Balkan Wars?

Serbia became stronger, raising tensions with Austria-Hungary and contributing to WW1 preparations.

Russo-Turkish War

A conflict between Russia and the Ottoman Empire (1877-1878) supporting Slavic peoples.

What was a significant consequence of the Russo-Turkish War?

Russia's victory led to greater influence in the Balkans and heightened tensions with Austria-Hungary.

Kaiser Wilhelm

Emperor of Germany from 1888-1918, known for expanding the military and aggressive policies.

What impact did Kaiser Wilhelm have on WW1?

His militaristic policies and support for Austria-Hungary intensified international tensions.

Moroccan Crisis

Diplomatic confrontations between Germany and France (1905-1906, 1911) over influence in Morocco.

Why was the Moroccan Crisis significant?

It heightened tension and distrust among European powers before WW1.

Triple Entente

Alliance between Britain, France, and Russia formed by 1907 for mutual security against Germany.

What did the Triple Entente signify?

A division of Europe into rival groups that could escalate conflicts into larger wars.

Triple Alliance

A military alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy for mutual support.

What was the aim of the Triple Alliance?

To strengthen member nations against rival powers like France and Russia.

Arms Race

Competition among nations to build military forces and weapons, especially before WW1.

Why did an Arms Race develop?

Countries aimed to protect themselves and prepare for possible conflicts due to rivalries.

Dreadnought Campaign

Battleship design by Britain (1906) that initiated a naval arms race with Germany.

Why was the Dreadnought significant?

It transformed naval warfare and played a role in the buildup to WW1.

Schlieffen Plan

German military strategy to quickly defeat France and then focus on Russia by invading through Belgium.

What was the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?

To prevent a two-front war against France and Russia.

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination in 1914 triggered the beginning of WW1.

What was the Blank Check?

Germany's promise of unconditional support to Austria-Hungary following the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

Schlieffen Plan

The Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy that was developed before World War I, aiming to quickly defeat France and then focus on Russia by invading through Belgium.

Purpose of the Schlieffen Plan

The purpose of the Schlieffen Plan was to prevent a two-front war against France and Russia.

When was the Schlieffen Plan developed?

The Schlieffen Plan was developed in the early 1900s, specifically around 1905.